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I always heard women talk about an identity crisis after having kids, but I honestly didn't think it would happen to me. My identity felt so tied to my career and education, especially growing up in a family and society that really valued achievement. I thought my driven, ambitious self was immune.

But after becoming a mom, everything shifted. What truly surprised me? I was actually willing to walk away from my job to be with my children. This was a massive U-turn from my own upbringing....

Alright, so picture this: I was SO pumped to hang out with my kiddos 24/7. But WOW, saying "bye-bye" to my job? Way tougher than I thought! I cried heartbroken after I submitted my resignation letter . It was like breaking up with something you truly L-O-V-E, especially when you're passionate about your work. Even though I knew this new SAHM season was the right move for my family, I still had a little pity party for the career path I was pausing. Bittersweet, for sure! (This whole...

"I built the career I always wanted—then I made a profound pivot and walked away from it to raise my babies."

That sentence still sometimes takes my own breath away. Hi, I'm Kim. For years, my identity and my definition of success were deeply intertwined with my project management career at a prestigious S&P 500 company. I was ambitious, driven, and had meticulously crafted the professional life I thought I’d always craved.

Some women instinctively know they want to be stay-at-home...