The author reflects on her unexpected journey from a successful marketing career to becoming a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling her children. Initially drawn to a lighter workload post-motherhood, she eventually decided to leave her job entirely after her family received autism diagnoses. This shift required her to reassess her identity and finances, leading to a newfound appreciation for both corporate skills and caregiving. The author emphasizes that changing career paths doesn't signify failure, but rather presents opportunities for personal growth and development.
Changing your path is not a setback. Moving away from an expected career path didn't mean my professional life was over. I wish I had understood that transitioning to full-time parenting was a shift that made me more adept in various skills.
Letting go of a well-established career to be my children's caregiver and getting my own autism diagnosis has meant rethinking identity, finances, and long-term goals.
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