Career Women And Pregnancy - NoCV

I am sharing this with a very heavy heart, and honestly, I know it will offend some people, but I need honest conversations, not judgment. I am currently pregnant. It was not planned, and the truth is that I already dislike my unborn child. Writing that alone makes me feel like a terrible person, but I would rather be truthful than pretend. I am at a very critical point in my career. Everything is finally aligning for me. Opportunities are opening up, my confidence is high, and I can honestly say the world feels like it is mine right now. Deep down, I know that in this lifetime, I may never get this exact moment again. That is why this pregnancy feels like a punishment rather than a blessing to me. Pregnancy and motherhood, if we are being honest, are not fair to women’s careers. I have watched it happen repeatedly. Even female celebrities, both home and abroad, are clear examples. Once pregnancy and motherhood enter the picture, how many of them are still rising career-wise? Very few. Most times, their names only trend again when they are talking about their husbands, marriages, or family issues. Their personal achievements suddenly fade into the background. This is what scares me. I am afraid of losing myself. I am afraid of losing momentum. I am afraid of becoming invisible in a world that finally started seeing me. Right now, instead of excitement, I feel resentment. I feel angry that my body and life are being redirected without my consent. I feel angry that my hard work may be interrupted by something I did not plan for. That is why I am here. I want to hear from women who were once in my position. Women who had to sacrifice their careers because of pregnancy and motherhood. Looking back now, do you regret it? Did you ever feel anger or hatred toward the child that altered your path? Or was it eventually worth it? When you look at your child today, do you feel joy, fulfillment, and peace? Please, I need sincere advice. Not moral lectures. Just honest truths from women who have lived this reality.



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