That girl!

There was a girl whose parents gave her the chance to study and learn. They motivated her to choose her path and weave her dreams. She fueled her dreams with hopes and desires. She dreamt of ambitions, creating value and financial independence. She grew up. She loved her career. Of course, there were ups and downs, disappointments and dissatisfactions. Still, at the end of the day, she knew she could still live up to her dreams if she kept trying.

She got married to a charming guy who supported her dreams and career. Eventually, she had kids. She never contemplated how much dedication her children required from her. She always thought of having kids and raising them as a temporary condition rather than a permanent one. She thought she could also sail this boat. Naive she was, she did not know it was easier thought than done. 

For time being, she tried to manage everything - home, children, and work. As she still had a place for her dreams in her mind. But slowly, she started to feel anxious. The place that she kept for her dreams in her mind was getting replaced by her motherly feelings. Though she completely ignored the self-time when the children were around. She felt her children were not getting the due attention and care. 

She discussed it with her family and friends. All suggested she was over-thinking. It was not wise to leave her dreams behind for a temporary situation. Kids will grow up soon and will require her less and less attention. What she would do then? She did calculations. Her family and friends were right. Once kids would join the pre-primary section, they would have less and less time and will demand lesser attention from her. 

But, they demanded her attention, love, and care right now. She was not sure about the situation five years later, but she was confident for now. Still, she had to take the call. She had to choose. She had to weigh between her dreams and children! Like everyone else, she wanted goodies in both her hands. But, she could have only one. She was confused and scared. It was a difficult call. Still, she chose her children, letting her dreams go.

The dreams that have been there since her childhood. Her dreams gave her strength and zeal to move forward when nothing else did. The dreams that were her life-aid. The dreams for whom she lived. They were still there in her mind, but she put her in the back seat and let her duties as a mother take the front seat. 

She still dreamt of things that she could have achieved. But, she chose, and she knew she chose well, and she was proud of it. It was difficult for her to leave her beloved dreams and embrace the new ones. She almost fought a daily battle to recognize the value of her new dreams and forget the old ones. She always triumphed, sometimes with help and sometimes on her own. 

Dedicated to all the mothers who opted stay-at-home option for the sake of their children!

More power to you!

Have a good day!