The narrator recounts their upbringing in a family where the stay-at-home mom model was predominant. Despite encouragement to pursue higher education and writing talents, the expectation remained for them to eventually become a stay-at-home mom. However, the financial reality of sustaining a family on one income became apparent after marriage. Despite living modestly, the husband’s salary couldn’t cover expenses, leading to the necessity for the narrator to earn an income as well. This contradicted their upbringing, which emphasised saving money rather than earning it. They reflect on the emotional toll and the clash between societal expectations and personal aspirations, acknowledging the generational shift and the need to adapt to new economic realities.
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