Marissa was practically "born to be a mother" as they say. She's always been a nurturer. She is a stay-at-home-mom with 4 kids and 2 dogs. That is what fulfills her and makes her satisfied. She's open about the fact that it's what she wants and loves. It has really hard days like anything else, but overall, she wouldn't change it for anything. She gets to be there for their first word, step, and in depth idea of how the world works. She gets to share their triumphs and sorrows without having to wait until the end of her shift. Jake actually envies her a bit, but he loves what he does for a career. He takes a great deal of pride in the things he's able to provide for his family.
Josie is a very loving mother. She is a career driven woman with 4 kids. She tried being a stay-at-home parent, but she felt unfulfilled and smothered. She was miserable. It turned out her husband felt the same way at his job, so they switched. Daniel enjoyed hanging out with their kids and being the one to tend to their needs. Josie and Daniel are so much happier with her working and him home. It's true to them.
Obviously there are more options than these two, but it goes to show how DIVERSE we all are. My husband and I have worked at the same time, worked opposite shifts, and have taken turns being a stay-at-home parent. We do what fits best for our family at any given time. 10 people can listen to the same story and each learn something different. It's called individuality and we should stop trying to bury it or stamp it out.
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