Hello there~
How are you today?
I hope life is treating you well.
Today, I want to share a bit about my unexpected journey becoming an “Accidental” Full-Time Housewife. Honestly, this is something I never planned for. I’ve always imagined myself working, earning my own money, and contributing financially to my family. But life has its own surprises, kan?
It all started in April this year. I found myself suddenly at home, no longer rushing to work, no longer having my own income. It was quite a big change for me from being an independent working woman to now spending my days fully at home. You can read the details story on below post;
A Year in Borneo: A Dream, A Struggle, A Lesson I’ll Never Forget
Even though it was unexpected, there are so many beautiful things I’ve come to appreciate.
💖 I get to spend quality time with my son every single day. I’m there for all his milestones, his cheeky moments, his tantrums, and his laughter.
💖 I can fully take care of our home cook good meals, keep things organized, and create a peaceful environment for my family.
💖 I’ve learned to be more intentional with how we spend our time and money.
This is time I know I’ll never get back, and for that, I’m grateful.
But of course, it’s not all sweet and perfect.
The biggest thing that weighs on me is knowing my husband now has to fully take care of our financial responsibilities. Yes, I know many people will say, “It’s okay, that’s the husband’s duty.” And I agree, but I can’t help feeling bad because this wasn’t what we planned.
I also don’t really like the feeling of not having my own money. I miss the freedom of paying my own bills and spending on myself without guilt, treating my family, or just buying small things without overthinking. It’s a different kind of mental load when you have to depend financially on someone else, even if it’s my own husband.
I'm currently active doing some that I can earned my own money like selling homemade ice cream(mainly I sell at my church community and people around me) and doing affiliate on Tik Tok (if you active on TikTok, follow me @estelle.pre)
Through this season, I’ve learned a lot.
✨ I’ve learned to trust more in God’s provision.
✨ I’ve learned to be humble and accept help.
✨ I’ve learned that our value is not just in how much we earn, but also in the love and care we give to our family.
Still, I know deep down that I want to work again. Not just to earn, but because I’ve always enjoyed having my own career, using my skills, and being able to contribute financially.
So yeah… this is a little window into how I feel about being an “accidental” full-time suri rumah tangga. It’s a mix of joy, guilt, lessons, and love.
To anyone else going through the same know that you’re not alone. This is just a season, and we’re all trying our best for our families. 💕
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