REFLECTION...
Mostly MOTHERS & FATHERS are #unpaid... Staying #home to #raise their #children.
Yes, some Mother's / Father's devote their entire #lives to #caring for their #children. My particular #case? "Broad Spectrum Autism and Asperger's Syndrome, ADD / ADHD, Grade II Brain Bleed, Micro preemie, born at 24-weeks-geststion (identical twins, one died due to an error during PDA Valve Repair.
Two of my Four precious #children were born with #disabilities and will likely live with me the remainder of my life.
As a Retired Medical Professional, I miss my #job, certainly making #money to make ends meet...
Working is not an #option when the money made goes to "#daycare" or a "#caregiver," if one can afford those services.
However, the overwhelming fact is a #Mother or #Father does not "get #paid" or #compensated for frankly the most important JOB in the World; raising a #child and we do not receive #Insurance #Benefits.
That's my #perspective.
#add #adhd #micropreemie #aspergerssyndrome #brainbleed #disabilities #overcome
Over 53 million Americans provide unpaid care for adults, labor valued at over $450 billion annually. However new research suggests volunteering to help strangers is seen as a greater contribution to society than caring for family and friends. Learn more here: https://at.apa.org/ayj
#caregiver #volunteer #volunteering
Peer Advocate Specialist
2wIt's always a good way to give back to those who are in need. Hunger is a major problem for many of us and volunteering at a place like God's Love we Deliver is a great way to give back. 😋