One Stay-at-Home Mom Reveals her Contentment

Posted by Melissa Chapman Jun 30, 2006

I wrote an article, Are Stay-at-Home Moms (SAHM) content?, in reaction to an article whose author vehemently stated that stay-at-home Moms'lives are lackng and unfulfilled unless they have a career (one that is not as a Mom rather a job outside of the home arena).

Basically, the writer systematically put down every aspect of a stay-at-home Mom's life and I am ashamed to admit she got me thinking about my life choice as a SAHM (and that maybe I, as a stay-at-home Mom was indeed living an unfulfilled life as well).

Well, thanks to Belinda, a woman who joined my latest discussion, I feel very confident that my SAHM status is the right life choice for me. I think it's very important for all of us stay-at-home Moms to morally support one another- so get involved in this site and post your thoughts, questions and SHARE!!!!

Here's what Belinda had to say:

I have been a SAHM for 26 years now and I know I have been more than content. And nope I haven't worked from my home all those years either. Only the last 5-7 years have I been a freelance writer out of my home.

I think women today need to realize there is nothing WRONG with being a SAHM and content. Matter of fact it's the right thing to do. Our kids need us, not a daycare.

You can find fullfillment in meeting your families needs, having time for hobbies, being there for your kids etc. Society has taught us we "need" something beyond our home and family to make us complete. Not true! I never lack for things to do at home. And being at home allows me to reach out and be there for others in need.

So be a SAHM and be proud of it!