We had a difficult time having kids, so I went through multiple in vitro procedures, and he had a career. We were blessed with children, I raised our children, and he had a career. The children grew up, I grew old and my husband became a child again. I had an SUV, he bought a Porsche! He hired a girl to help with his career and she became his young girlfriend. He said she was his right hand, what was I during all of those years? He wanted a divorce, and I was surprised!
He got a lawyer, so I got a lawyer.
I gave up everything, he thought it was nothing.
Liars, new hires and affairs, oh my! My own personal yellow brick road.
I loved my career, I had worked many years to get to where I was and if I hadn't made the one change that altered the entire course of my life I would be making a great living entirely on my own and traveling to foreign countries (Nice ones, with fashion shows!) as well! (Breathe, just breathe!)
Why is it that women are usually the ones that give up everything! (I rode the tornado, dropped the house and NOW you want me to get her sister's broom as well?) Not always, there are some awesome men along life's road (Somewhere...) that make the sacrifice, but it is still mostly women. Why have women still not achieved equality? Is it because men installed the "glass ceiling"? Finally, why did I not force my then future husband to choose an emerald city that would have benefited both of our careers?
Now as I find myself on a the beginning of a new road, I am still so thankful for following my heart, instead of my brain. My children were worth every sacrifice, and if I hadn't had the courage to follow that road, I would not have them in my life. Now to find some red shoes......
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My Cheap Fashion Fix
A dress in green to celebrate the spring!
From Nordstrom Rack
Vince Camuto
Originally $128.00
$8.24
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