The article discusses the journey of a mother who, after having three daughters at a young age, becomes a parent again at 32. Facing the challenges of infancy anew while managing a family of six, she engages in multiple freelance jobs. The demanding work hours, exceeding 110 a week combined with her husband, lead to missed family moments and emotional strain, particularly highlighted when her daughter expresses the feeling of neglect. This situation underscores the tension between financial survival and the need for parental presence.
I had three kids in my early 20s and then got pregnant again at 32. Having an infant feels like starting over with motherhood, in some ways.
I needed to work, and not just casually - I needed to hustle... My husband and I now work over 110 hours a week combined.
Those words hit me like a brick because she was right. I had spent months tunnel-visioned on survival, trying to keep up.
Motherhood is a constant negotiation between financial responsibilities and emotional presence, between striving for stability and actually enjoying the life we're building.
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