Hello Darlings, I always admire those mothers, who seem to have it all figured out. A career, a supportive husband, incredible physique with a pair of well-behaved children. Among those mothers is mine!
She not only defended her Ph.D while in her last trimester with me, she was a professor in Ukraine, she established a wonderful career in Canada, is happily married to my father for the past 25 years, a wicked cook, the best mother, and doesn’t look a day over 40 — she is a wonder woman, in my mind!
Although children of my own are far from my mind at this stage in life, they are definitely part of my future. Whenever a topic of family arises, I always wonder how can one woman have so many façades. In the modern day, she is not only expected to be a caring mother, a loving wife, a chef, a house-wife but also a business woman and a complete knock-out. No pressure at all! So can any girl become a ”Victoria Beckham” minus the scary heels?
My parents raised me to believe that a woman is strong enough to have both without sacrificing the other: a happy family and a prosperous career. I am sure that they are right, because a woman who is happy and believes in herself can do anything.
What do you think? Can a woman have it all?
P.S. Note to self, need to find a pair of classic black pointy pumps. Suggestions?
With Love…
Marta
Images Courtesy: Vogue Russia, May 2012
I think that yes we can have it all…but we also need to ask ourselves ‘do we really want it all?’ Just because society pushes us to be perfect at all things, motherhood, career, beauty etc doesn’t mean that every woman will only be satisfied with all of the above. I think that we need to do what makes us happy and not worry about being perfect at what society thinks a woman should do. If a woman wants to be a mom and not focus on her career or vice versa is she any less of a great woman than a woman who wants to succeed at both?
Hi Sarah
Thanks for a thoughtful comment. The most important thing is you are true to yourself about what really matters.
Best wishes
Marta
Marta, I looooove this editorial. Ahhhh <3 inspiration for my future!
Thank you Chantelle
I think women can definetely have whatever they want however, a supportive partner is essential!
Hi Ada
I don’t think a woman needs a partner, but if we are happier to be in a couple then certainly it’s critical that both partners are fully supportive. I’ve seen several really sad relationships because the partners weren’t fully committed or supportive, and it’s terrible.
Best wishes
Marta
Yes, a woman CAN have it all. My mother does, too, and I intend to follow in her footsteps
I love this editorial — it’s so strong.
I agree, it is one of my favorite from this month
WOW Marta.. really, really love this post, and i think we are a super woman! We can do anything!!!!!!! And be a mother is a gift, a don’t have children, but i dream whit a big family, i know is to hard but we can do it!
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I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed reading the post
I surely agree that women can do it as long as we put out heart and mind to it.