I have had DS1 this year.
I have been on Mn (started off lurking) since 2009. When I joined, I wouldn't have called myself a feminist and I was quite tied in to the idea of being a SAHM(not that you can't be a feminist and a SAHM), seeing housework and childcare as my future responsibilities. Since being on MN I have slowly taken on more and more ideas and have become aware of how prevalent gender stereotyping etc. still is.
Fast forward to now, DS is 10 mo, me and DH parent equally - DH is more than capable of looking after him if I have to dash off - I don't have to leave 'instructions', we split housework, I am going back to work soon (and am looking forward to it). I don't do 'wifework' for example - DS sorts out his own families bday/christmas presents and I do mine. I am SO happy and a lot of this is thanks to you all who have helped me open my eyes to how I can be both a parent and myself, so thank you and happy new year :)
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A thank you to MN Feminists.
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mrscogon34thstreet · 30/12/2012 14:03
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