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Apr 10, 2023Liked by Classically Abby

I love it when people tell me I'm not fulfilling my potential or ask me how I'm going to live up to my potential as a housewife/eventual SAHM. I always answer "this is how I achieve my true potential, by being an incredible wife, mother, and woman." They get so mad and it makes me happy to know that I've demolished another feminist's rhetoric

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Thanks for this. Not to tell my life story, but ... back in 2015 I landed my dream job. I felt on top of the world and had so much confidence. However the position was a temporary contract job with no possibility for an extension. I was under the impression that the job was just the beginning of an epic career. Well ... No position I’ve had since has come close to being as good.

Last month I was unexpectedly laid off and felt awful for a few days. I wondered if I “peaked” with my 2015 job.

Then ... last week I ended up having to go to the ER and have emergency surgery. I’m fine now, but honestly the hospital stay was a bit of a wake up call. Do your coworkers take care of you when you’re sick? No! (Generally). My family, boyfriend, and friends were there for me.

It reminded me to realign myself with my values. I’m more certain than ever now that I want a family of my own ... and that’s something I’ll be able to contribute more meaningfully to.

Thanks for reading my novel LOL.

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