I know I made the right choices. But I can’t stop thinking of what I had and what might have been ...
DEAR AMY: I had a fabulous life – a big successful career, handsome husband, and gorgeous kids. I was well-known and acclaimed in my field. I felt I had it all and that I was living the feminist dream.
My special-needs child required frequent hospitalization, which meant hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt.I couldn’t afford not to work, so I dialed in a very sketchy job performance and my professional reputation suffered. The problem is that I am firmly stuck in the past. I miss the time when I used to have everything, including a husband whom I loved.
One hazard of defining your success according to “the feminist dream” is that these stereotypes don’t allow for the realities of life, including tragic events that necessitate personal sacrifice.
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