Struggle Care 139: Pausing Your Career to Stay at Home (A Resource for Women Who Aren't Tradwives)
Apr 21, 2025
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Modern Motherhood Beyond Stereotypes
- Neha Ruch paused her career to spend more time with her child while dealing with societal stereotypes about stay-at-home moms.
- She met many accomplished women defying old caricatures, showing stay-at-home parenting can be complex and empowering.
Flaws in 'Stay-at-Home Mom' Label
- The term 'stay-at-home mom' implies stagnation and fails to capture the active, multi-faceted roles moms play.
- Many women on career pause engage in personal growth, freelancing, and caregiving, requiring updated language for the modern experience.
Set Personalized Success Metrics
- Define your own success metrics during your career pause to avoid feeling stuck or invisible.
- Set personal, professional, and family goals in small, manageable steps to feel purposeful and intentional every day.