"Being raised in Mormon culture, I learned that the women were supposed to be at home, nurturing children, and the men were supposed to be out providing and working. For a woman, wanting success outside the home was selfish. That perception has definitely changed throughout the years. Now, I know you can be a better mom when you're pursuing your dreams. When you fill your cup, you have more to give."
"I was only eight weeks postpartum from having my daughter Penelope when I started Dancing With The Stars. I was balancing late nights, with dancing five to eight hours, and trying to get over the flu. Then, someone puts a camera in your face. Looking back, I can see I look tired. It's because I was. There was a lot going on."
"I hope that the work I'm doing shows other moms - especially Mormon moms - that it's OK to want more. Moms are often forgotten, especially in Mormon culture, but our dreams matter just as much as anyone else's."
Jen Affleck, a reality TV star and influencer, reflects on her journey from believing success outside the home was selfish to understanding that pursuing dreams strengthens her ability to parent. Raised in Mormon culture emphasizing women's domestic roles, she now advocates for mothers to prioritize their aspirations. Balancing motherhood with her career remains challenging, including a difficult period when she started Dancing With The Stars only eight weeks postpartum while managing exhaustion and illness. She acknowledges overextending herself and regrets certain actions during that time. Despite experiencing a faith crisis, Affleck maintains belief in a higher purpose and wants her children to experience challenges that foster growth.
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