Can a woman truly regret having children? Yes, she can. For others, regret can come and go like waves.
Regret: disappointment, a missed opportunity
When you have children, you can feel like you’re missing out. Parenting can feel like a ball and chain. You are constantly putting their needs before your own. You might feel oppressed by your constant responsibility for them.
Very few conversations get to be finished. Mopping the floor and keeping the house tidy are nearly impossible! Kids hinder you from being as spontaneous as you might want to be. They strip you of precious sleep and limit you from wearing white, unless you’re a risk taker!
According to an anonymous contributor on a parenting site:
“A child will completely destroy your life…to replace it with a different, but beautiful one.”
I hope you know you’re not the only person who feels this way about their kids! You are definately not alone. As a busy mom (or dad), juggling work and family life (not to mention personal time) is A LOT! There is a flip side to parenting I want you to remember when you feel that pang of regret.
They give you rare opportunities that might not be found anywhere else!
Opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on yourself and on life.
Opportunity to improve your patience and many other aspects of who you are at your core.
Opportunity to appreciate life more, to revel in slowness, colors, textures and the beauty of the moon…especially you parents of wee, wee ones.
Opportunity to have more fun and be less serious. As an adult you can start thinking you need to be more serious the more responsibility you have. That’s not true. You can be responsible and have fun!
I just created a video teaching the Inner Strength group members how to have more emotional balance. Our topic for August is creating balance in all areas of your life. Let me show you how you can have incredible life balance. Check out the details and join us anytime for support, accountability and great training!! I’d love to have you in the group…
Keep Shining!
Amy