Im a divorced Mom of three. I’ve worked full time
all of my life . Raised my children solo, two of whom have mild SN. My life has been so good despite some ups and downs and my work has been my saviour when times got hard. I love it and will miss it but will continue to work in my field voluntarily and paid , now and again after retirement
the majority of my income has been spent on my children over the years , like so many of us parents , and I’ve done that lovingly .
However , I’ve always, since a teenager , wanted a Chanel classic 2.55 bag.
I will receive a decent sum on retirement and a lump sum also. My income will halve but my children will be financially independent by then I expect .
my dream is to fly to Italy solo or if I have a partner by then, with him .. for a weekend
f decadence and luxury and include a trip to one of the Chanel stores to buy my bag of dreams. It’s ridiculously expensive , I know and guilt is beginning to set in.
the guilt of splurging on myself I expect .
AIBU to do this or should I keep an eye on designer exchange stores? I can do a trip anytime but it seems like an extortionate thing to do . Then again, forty years of work outside home and raising my children solo deserves celebration too!
Id be interested in your thoughts!!