As a moderate ACM, I have to say that it is definately about being willing to sacrifice for the welfare of your children and husband. This sacrife does not end up being a terrible burden though, but as you mature, it brings joy. I don’t quite agree that it is always because we are opperating out of fear though. Perhaps when it is the first child, fear is more of a factor, but soon a mother learns to trust her intuition and have confidence that she’s making the best decisions for her family. We all fail, and none of our children will be perfect, but if we attend to them, they will be much better off than if we leave that care to someone else who is probably very capable but not attatched with all their heart and soul.

Spoken by someone in the fire! Great article!