Giving up Career to Raise Kids

I originally wrote this article on April 3, 2015.

I quit working full-time while trying to conceive my first child. And I quit my independent contracting work right before she was born.

It was a huge adaption to not have the rush of a career, of being an ‘important’ adult. It really was like going through withdrawals, like missing my drug.

I would say it took me about twelve (12) years to completely sink into full-time parenting–meaning to be at peace with it, to fully enjoy it, to not be bored or lonely, to not feel anxious to find exterior things as distractions.

But I kept at it. I kept seeking fulfillment and contentment while being present and with my children.

The thing is, I have seen this as my job to do since I am the one to chose to be parent. I know once my kids are adults, this tremendous opportunity for my personal growth (by parenting full-time) will be over.

I will never regret sticking with this and finding my way. This learning and growing experience will be with me for forever. (And this isn’t even addressing what it means to my kids and our amazing relationships with each other.)

Warmly,