That is so true, Tamuria. I’m so glad you’ve shared your story.

In the days when my Mom stayed at home to look after my sister and me and play hostess for my father’s career diplomat job, my father acknowledged her contribution and role and would often tell us that Mummy’s skills were good enough to administrate an office! My mother did a lot of charity and volunteer work in those days as the Secretary of the International Women’s Group and I am sure that had she wanted to take up a career at a later date, she would have gotten a job. It is another story that she found self-expression through her art. One must not discount unpaid or volunteer work because there are skills that we learn which others may have to pay to learn. 🙂