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Mary Jordan's avatar

Hilde writes so beautifully. I shall put that book on my list.

I too have chosen a life where my family centres - and today, again, I felt fortunate that I do have this time. The lad got signed off from the surgeon after 7 weeks of recovery from breaking his little finger, and the smile on the kids face when he was told he could go back to AFL next week was priceless. I am glad he is truly on the mend and it’s only physio appointments now. I’m glad all the appointments only had to be arranged around the kid and not my availability as well.

See you here next week!

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Lana Hirschowitz's avatar

So glad he's on the mend. 7 weeks is a long time to be off a game you love. xxx

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Reannon's avatar

I’ve never wanted a big life. I’ve always wanted a life where my family is at the centre & everything else comes second. I’ve only ever had “jobs”, never a career. My jobs always had to work around family life which means I’ve been everything from a check-out chick to a day care cook to my longest & current job, a community support worker. I am happiest at home. My favourite part of any holiday coming home. When all my kids are home (very, very rare these days) & we are all chatting in the kitchen, those are my favourite times. I almost dislike the big moments because of the pressure to make them perfect or extra special.

And two of my favourite books, Mr Wigg by Inga Simpson & Stoner by John Williams are about small, ordinary lives so I’m going to add your suggestion to my TBR.

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Joanne Tracey's avatar

This rings so many bells for me. My idea of feminism is one of choice - including the choice to step back (although that has connotations in itself) and live "smaller" if that's what you choose to do... what I also chose to do. Balance, my way.

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Tori Edwards's avatar

There is a Dull Women’s Club group too!

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Lana Hirschowitz's avatar

Okay I’m off to join that one then xx

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Natalie hirschowitz's avatar

Wow! So much thought provoking stuff....I have so many things I love to do, and as long as I love doing them, I can impress myself, and that's important. Your article says so much Lana, and of course we love family time. xx

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