tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493625623171229855.post6935612728574442775..comments2013-12-22T10:41:42.287-08:00Comments on Jo's Thoughts: Sacrifices... are they worthwhile?Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546600861721237966noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493625623171229855.post-65227074006111901072013-10-28T06:36:51.343-07:002013-10-28T06:36:51.343-07:00Dear Georgia,
I loved reading your post. It's ...Dear Georgia,<br />I loved reading your post. It's deep and very thought provoking. Now, I am in my 50s. And I feel I have gone through similar moments in life. I also had a language school, 200 students in a little city. My students and their parents were happy and they adored me, as you wrote but looking back I usually refer to that time as "The failure of success". I was not happy with my personal life, I was a teacher. As time went by I took the decision to become a woman who teaches. <br />My business came to pieces soon after my daughter was born, but the memories of going to the park twice a day with her are strong. I can't forget our time reading books, drawing together.<br />As she started to be more independent, I started working more and more again. There were many times I wanted to give up, I am thankful I haven't.<br />My daughter is 27 and she is a psychologist, independent and building a healthy life. <br />Now, I am a teacher again, I might be going throughout the empty nest syndrome, but somehow I'd like to become a woman who teaches again. But the passion is strong.<br />René Brown, one of my favourite writers, says: "I am convinced we all numb ... Are we using ... to hide or escape from reality of our lives? <br />I am divorced and somehow teaching and learning has helped me numb?<br />I am so grateful for sharing our thought from the heart. I am so thankful you wrote this post.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945305463134162033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493625623171229855.post-81017939312932064812013-09-16T03:48:44.723-07:002013-09-16T03:48:44.723-07:00Unfortunately the role of the working mum is very ...Unfortunately the role of the working mum is very difficult. We are expected to give up everything and devote ourselves to our family. But what happens to women like you and me who love their jobs and want to make the best of everything? Do the rest of the family members help? Were you expected to take care of everything? <br />I believe that we have to set our priorities straight as you said!!! Nice post! I loved reading it!Theodora Papapanagiotouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018289001147931520noreply@blogger.com