I spent the majority of my life working abroad. I earned a decent living, though I missed my children and family dearly. I always reminded myself that I was doing this solely for them, to ensure they had a good life. No one else would take care of it but me. In recent years, it became increasingly difficult to work – I was no longer young, and the labor was grueling
Growing up in a single-parent household, I learned the value of hard work from my mother, who juggled multiple jobs to make ends meet. Now, as a father myself, I work the night shift to provide for my family, but my wife doesn’t seem to appreciate my efforts.
When Zoey’s daughter, Kelsey, started first grade, Zoey left her job to support her daughter’s education and extracurricular activities. Now, as Kelsey enters eighth grade, Zoey finds herself struggling to re-enter the workforce at forty-three. She thought she was making the best decision for her family, but the reality of her situation has left her feeling lost and questioning her worth.
