LOH CONTEST #175 [ENG-[ESP] || A Sacrifice for Family: Giving Up My Dreams for Those I Love
1️⃣ A Woman is always expected to make sacrifices for her family. Have you ever sacrificed anything important for your loved ones and never spoken about it? Would you like to share your story with us?
I submitted my resignation letter and left the office all shattered and in pain.
Women are the most important assets in every home. A woman is the life support or backbone of the family. For a woman, her family is everything. Some give up on a lot just for the comfort of the family. I could remember when my cousin had lost her self respect for the interest of family members.
I had my dreams. My career was to become a professional banker. I had already started achieving my goals. Things went well for me until I met Caleb. We dated for a couple of few months until he decided he wanted to make me his wife. I did tell him all about my potential and my dreams and at first he agreed. I told him I had studied so hard so that I will be able to support my family. I could remember emphasizing that I hate sitting at home and doing the wifely tasks. Being a housewife was never part of my plans. I stated all these clearly to him and he accepted it with no objections.
I believed his acceptance to be genuine because he loved me and saw my efforts. But surprisingly, I was all wrong. Just six months after our marriage, Caleb started complaining that I no longer had time for him because of my work schedule. I had already taken leave from work for a month just after our marriage, so we'll have time together and enjoy our honeymoon.
No matter how late I could be, I would always make sure his breakfast is served before I leave home to work. I had employed a maid to assist in serving him lunch even though I knew most times he barely came home till evening.
Caleb never missed a chance to give complain about for every little mistake I made. In fact complaining became his habit. Once, he reported me to his Mom. That was how family meeting was held in my case. After a lot of deliberation and argument, I had to make a choice. Either a divorce or I resigned from work.
How could I have choosen to divorce? Aside from falling in love with Caleb, I was also pregnant as well. I found myself stuck between a rock and a hard place. No matter what decision I have to make, I will be sacrificing something. And that's my dreams, my career and hardwork.
When I got home I was crying profusely, although Caleb had tried to console and explain that it'd be a great decision to resign. But each time I think about the years of hardwork I have put into this job and my career. I just couldn't imagine myself backing out of this job. But for the sake of my family and children, I had to make this one sacrifice.
Went to the office and submitted my resignation letter I didn't want to give any excuses. So I stated my reasons and left in tears. The only thing I used to cheer myself up was that it's OK to make huge sacrifices for the ones you love. Giving up on my dream and career was the big sacrifice I made for my family.
Presenté mi carta de dimisión y salí de la oficina destrozada y dolorida.
Las mujeres son el activo más importante de cada hogar. Una mujer es el soporte vital o la columna vertebral de la familia. Para una mujer, su familia lo es todo. Algunas renuncian a mucho sólo por el bienestar de la familia. Recuerdo cuando mi prima perdió el respeto por sí misma por el interés de los miembros de su familia.
Yo tenía mis sueños. Mi carrera era convertirme en banquero profesional. Ya había empezado a alcanzar mis metas. Las cosas me iban bien hasta que conocí a Caleb. Salimos un par de meses hasta que decidió que quería convertirme en su esposa. Le conté todo mi potencial y mis sueños y al principio estuvo de acuerdo. Le dije que había estudiado mucho para poder mantener a mi familia. Recuerdo que le dije que odiaba quedarme en casa y hacer las tareas de esposa. Ser ama de casa nunca formó parte de mis planes. Se lo dije claramente y lo aceptó sin poner objeciones.
Creía que su aceptación era sincera porque me quería y veía mis esfuerzos. Pero, sorprendentemente, me equivoqué. Apenas seis meses después de casarnos, Caleb empezó a quejarse de que ya no tenía tiempo para él debido a mi horario de trabajo. Justo después de casarnos, ya me había tomado un mes de excedencia para que pudiéramos pasar tiempo juntos y disfrutar de nuestra luna de miel.
Por muy tarde que llegara, siempre me aseguraba de servirle el desayuno antes de salir de casa para trabajar. Había contratado a una asistenta para que le sirviera la comida, aunque sabía que la mayoría de las veces apenas llegaba a casa hasta la noche.
Caleb nunca perdía la oportunidad de quejarse de cada pequeño error que cometía. De hecho, quejarse se convirtió en su costumbre. Una vez me denunció a su madre. Así fue como se celebró la reunión familiar en mi caso. Después de muchas deliberaciones y discusiones, tuve que tomar una decisión. O me divorciaba o dimitía del trabajo.
¿Cómo pude elegir el divorcio? Además de enamorarme de Caleb, también estaba embarazada. Me encontraba entre la espada y la pared. No importa la decisión que tenga que tomar, estaré sacrificando algo. Y eso son mis sueños, mi carrera y el trabajo duro.
Cuando llegué a casa estaba llorando a mares, aunque Caleb había intentado consolarme y explicarme que sería una gran decisión dimitir. Pero cada vez que pienso en los años de duro trabajo que he dedicado a este trabajo y a mi carrera. No podía imaginarme renunciando a este trabajo. Pero por el bien de mi familia y mis hijos, tenía que hacer este sacrificio.
Fui a la oficina y presenté mi carta de dimisión. No quería dar ninguna excusa. Así que expuse mis razones y me fui llorando. Lo único que usé para animarme fue que está bien hacer grandes sacrificios por los que quieres. Renunciar a mi sueño y a mi carrera fue el gran sacrificio que hice por mi familia.
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This is sad though, I mean, you clearly stated what you want to him and agreed on it. But my question is, are you happy right now with your choice?
I have no choice than to be happy.
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That was a tough decision to make especially in the light of Caleb's new found expectations. I sure hope he appreciates what you gave up and make every anniversary a very special occasion.
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Oh my dear, I know he is your husband and you love him but his behavior is not justified. At the beginning of your career when you have to give it all up it is very painful. I pray for you that someday you will be able to get back to your career aspirations and fulfill your dreams
Thank you so much I really appreciate.
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Oh... That's a huge sacrifice indeed. Hope that decision was a good one though and you are enjoying your time with your family. Thanks for sharing your story, !LADY
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Yeah. Anything for the family and I’m actually enjoying myself too.
Thank you for commenting I really appreciate.
Such a huge sacrifice
You really been through hell, Can see why you said you were depressed.
You are a strong lady
May you find peace and happiness in your choice
Thank you so much I really appreciate. We do all of these for love and family.
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I hope you find peace of mind with your choice, but I hope you will resume your dreams as there must be a balance between our family and work.
Yeah, I will. Thank you for commenting I really appreciate.