🍼 Hey there, Facebook fam! 👋 Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we dive into the story of a new mom caught between her desire to return to work and her husband's expectations. 😱 This 25-year-old woman is facing a dilemma that many moms can relate to - the struggle to balance personal identity and family responsibilities. 🙍♀️ Will her husband understand her need for fulfillment outside of motherhood, or will his traditional views tear their family apart? 💔 Buckle up, because this story is about to get real! 😳
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🍼 A New Mom's Dilemma: To Work or Not to Work? 🤔
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🤰 Reluctant Agreement During Pregnancy 😕
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😩 The Struggles of Stay-at-Home Motherhood 😭
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🙍♀️ Feeling Lost and Overwhelmed 😞
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⏰ Long, Lonely Hours with a Newborn 😴
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🙌 A Surprising Job Offer 💼
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🎉 Excitement and Hope for a Better Balance 🙏
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😠 Husband's Disapproval and Anger 😡
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💔 Accusations of Abandonment 😢
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😥 Trying to Communicate, but Falling on Deaf Ears 😞
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🥶 The Silent Treatment and Baby-Only Conversations ❄️
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👪 Family Pressure to Prioritize Motherhood 🙍♀️
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🍼 Clarifying Childcare Plans 👶
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💕 Committed to Marriage and Family 👨👩👧
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🚨 A New Mom's Cry for Help: Is She Wrong for Wanting More? 😢
This new mom's world has been turned upside down since the birth of her daughter. 🍼 Despite agreeing to be a stay-at-home mom, she's found herself feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and like she's lost her identity. 😞 When a dream job opportunity comes knocking, she's over the moon! 🌙 But her husband? Not so much. 😠 He accuses her of abandoning their family and threatens to leave. 💔 Now, she's left wondering if she's the a-hole for changing her mind. 🤔 Her in-laws are piling on the pressure, telling her that motherhood should be her top priority. 👪 But is it wrong for her to want more? 🙏 Let's see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster of a situation! 🎢
Single mom rightfully calls out hypocritical husband for abandoning family.
NUT-me-SHELL | NUT-me-SHELL
Breaking gender roles, NTA stands up against sexist husband/family 💪
Ok_Smell_8260 | Ok_Smell_8260
NTA. Husband is a controlling AH who needs to be confronted 👊
nikokazini | nikokazini
Mom criticized for job, husband pouts. NTA suggests child care.
usmc70114 | usmc70114
NTA comment suggests abuse and offers work solution 👍
Rtarara | Rtarara
Woman changes mind about being a SAHM, husband reacts poorly 😒
Tralfamadorians_go | Tralfamadorians_go
Supportive comment, suggests communication and compromise with spouse 👍
byebyelovie | byebyelovie
Changing mind is okay, but husband's silence and counseling needed 👉🏻👨🏻💻
CalmFront7908 | CalmFront7908
Encouraging escape from toxic relationship and control 👍
Bitter_Wave3295 | Bitter_Wave3295
OP's decision impacts both her and her daughter's future. 🤔
SnooDucks3584 | SnooDucks3584
Supportive comment, acknowledges husband's behavior as bullying. Encourages seeking help.
personaperplexa | personaperplexa
Part-time work for childcare = discount! NTA 💯
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Snarky comment shuts down sexist remark 😏
bubblegum_heike | bubblegum_heike
Choosing career over being a SAHM is okay. 👍
lallaallaallal | lallaallaallal
NTA for changing mind, but husband's behavior may be financial abuse 😑
eatshoney | eatshoney
Don't sacrifice happiness for an idea of the 'perfect' family 👪❤️
Heraonolympia123 | Heraonolympia123
NTA. Take the job and be a happy, fulfilled parent 👏
invomitous-rex | invomitous-rex
Breaking promise to husband for job offer - NTA, stay independent 👏
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Being a parent is not your sole purpose in life. 👏
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Finding yourself in motherhood: supportive comment for stay-at-home mom 💞
lattelane682 | lattelane682
NTA. Husband controlling money, visits, and work is not healthy. Couples therapy needed.
Pessa19 | Pessa19
Supportive comment defends stay-at-home mom's right to pursue happiness ❤️
Mirianda666 | Mirianda666
NTA comment exposes sexism and supports OP 👏
GroovyLlama1 | GroovyLlama1
Red flags everywhere. Husband is controlling, manipulative, and abusive. 🚩
TheBattyWitch | TheBattyWitch
Mother defends her decision to accept job offer. 👊
Careless_Mango | Careless_Mango
Defending OP's actions and calling out husband's abusive behavior. ❌
TwoAgitated1182 | TwoAgitated1182
Defending stay-at-home mom's mental health and calling out absent husband
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NTA comment suggests a bleak future for OP's family 😢
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Mom faces tough choices, husband needs to step up. ✊🏻
Teamjacob1 | Teamjacob1
Partner's reaction to job offer is a red flag 🍊 Seek help.
liselock | liselock
Empowering advice to take control of life and career 💪
KimmyStand | KimmyStand
Choosing not to be a stay-at-home mom is NTA 👍
awesomeness1234 | awesomeness1234
Supportive comment for stay-at-home mom standing up for herself.
Bakecrazy | Bakecrazy
Husband's controlling behavior revealed in NTA comment. 👮🍳
BeautifulNet5373 | BeautifulNet5373
Choosing to work doesn't make you a bad parent. 👍
Crafty-Emotion4230 | Crafty-Emotion4230
Protect your independence and document everything, your husband is controlling. 👍
Silent_Title8453 | Silent_Title8453
Breaking gender roles and prioritizing mental health. 💪
Elephant_homie | Elephant_homie
Working mom empathizes with SAHM and advises her to prioritize herself. ❤
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Mom receives support for job offer despite husband's concerns 👏
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Breaking gender roles: NTA for not sticking to outdated agreement 💪
ButteeeOh | ButteeeOh
Single parenting and child support: NTA wins the day 👏
Careful-Self-457 | Careful-Self-457
Gender bias in parenting roles questioned. NTA.
Disneyfreak77 | Disneyfreak77
Questioning the husband's love and intentions 😔
Brittanythestrange | Brittanythestrange
Choosing to work doesn't make you a bad parent 👍. Importance of happiness 🙌 and communication💬 in relationships
MalsPrettyBonnet | MalsPrettyBonnet
Protect your mental health, don't set yourself on fire 💪🏻
Miascircus | Miascircus
Supportive comment defends mom's right to change her mind and criticizes husband's behavior 💪🏼
Miss_Scarlet86 | Miss_Scarlet86
Compromise and emotional support lacking in SAHM's job decision 💔
Terenai | Terenai
In-laws' manipulation backfires, NTA for pursuing amazing job offer 💯
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Empathetic comment supporting the stay-at-home mom's autonomy ❤️
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NTA, but be prepared for consequences. Split custody sucks 👍
iceicebeavis | iceicebeavis
Supportive comment, advises to reevaluate marriage. NTA 💯
Avijel | Avijel
Outdated gender roles under scrutiny 👀
Asshole112233 | Asshole112233
Encouraging reply warns of emotional abuse and future consequences. 🚫
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User criticizes staying in a sexist household and advises therapy.
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Breaking promises and being unhappy as a stay-at-home mom 😔
SystemConfident399 | SystemConfident399
Husband works long hours and leaves her with the baby
DiaryOfShowerMemes | DiaryOfShowerMemes
Take control of your life and finances, you're not the a**hole
Resident_Chemist5177 | Resident_Chemist5177
NTA! You deserve better than a husband who sees you as a maid. Go for the job offer and leave him 👊👩👧
FuntimesonAITA | FuntimesonAITA
Prioritizing mental health and adjusting agreements is not wrong. 👍
kaopy77 | kaopy77
Don't give up your career for motherhood 💪🏻
gk1400 | gk1400
Taking care of yourself is important, NTA for going back to work 👍
singingmaiden | singingmaiden
SAHM defends her decision to take an amazing job offer
dreamingzombie | dreamingzombie
Husband values stay-at-home maid over wife's mental health. NTA 👏
kraken-Lurking | kraken-Lurking
Choosing to be a stay-at-home parent can ruin relationships 😔
SaltyGal123 | SaltyGal123
SAHM isn't obligated to be unhappy so husband can avoid change 💯
ChasingPotatoes17 | ChasingPotatoes17
Divorce advice for stay-at-home mom. 💔💰
Ron_Because_Why_Not | Ron_Because_Why_Not
NTA! Enjoy the luxurious MILF life of kicking ass 💪
isavvi | isavvi
When it comes to abuse, no one is blameless 😔
Wuellig | Wuellig
SAHM considers job offer, gets NTA judgment & supportive advice.
Knitsanity | Knitsanity
Working mom defends stay-at-home mom's decision to work. 👏
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SAHD shares the isolating reality of stay-at-home parenting. 😢
lrhol | lrhol
Being a mom doesn't mean you're just a mom ✌🏻
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Go for the job! You're NTA for changing your mind 💪🏻. Toxic in-laws 😡 shouldn't dictate your life choices.
mrsgip | mrsgip
Changing your mind is allowed. Reality checks can be eye-opening 👍
sarasotanoah | sarasotanoah
NTA. Spouse sees you as an incubator? Consider divorce 💯
FearlessBright | FearlessBright
Supportive comment empowering woman's decision to prioritize career and question husband's outdated expectations. 💪🏻👏
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Financial independence is important. NTA for taking the job 💰
OpinionatedESLTeachr | OpinionatedESLTeachr
Woman is not the a**hole for wanting healthier work situation
SlothPear | SlothPear
Husband's lack of empathy towards wife's career goals 💔
edwadokun | edwadokun
Support and warning against possible financial and emotional abuse 👏
lecorbeauamelasse | lecorbeauamelasse
Being a stay-at-home mom doesn't mean being a flower pot. NTA 👏
Talkative-Vegetable | Talkative-Vegetable
Being a stay-at-home parent is not for everyone. NTA 🙌
gingr87 | gingr87
Working mom claps back at controlling husband with harsh truth 🤪
Ok_Barracuda7135 | Ok_Barracuda7135
