Every mother faces moments of doubt, but for this mother of four, the question has become acute: at what cost does she achieve her happiness, and how does this affect her children?

“When I decided to start a new stage in my life, I felt like I was doing it not only for myself, but also for them. But now I’m not sure if I was right,” the mother admits in her candid story. Raising children is always difficult, but what do you do when your personal desires and aspirations seem incompatible with their needs?

The difficult choice between family and personal happiness
Her four sons have always been her pride, but recent years have become a real test. “They have grown up and started to express their opinions. They do not always understand my decisions, and this leads to conflicts. I did not expect to face such opposition, especially from those I love the most.”

A recent conflict with one of her sons made her doubt her parenting skills. “I just wanted to be happy and show them that life is not only a duty, but also a joy. But now they say that I do everything only for myself. It hurts.”

Where is the line between personal happiness and parental responsibility?
Many parents can relate to her story. “Do we all sometimes forget about ourselves for the sake of our children, or should we look for a balance?” the mother asks. After all, being a good parent is not only about caring for children, but also an example of personal happiness and self-realization.

“I don’t know if I was a good mother, but I always tried to be honest with myself and with them. And perhaps this is the most important thing I can give them.”