Alpha Female, Beta World

Mom’s Advice Pays Off: Financial Independence Is Critical April 18, 2007

Mom always raised me to be independent.  Though she didn’t beat it into my brain or lay out too explicitly, I grew into adulthood knowing that being financially independent (i.e. not reliant on a parent or a man) was a vital part of being a grown-up.  While I took this advice to heart, I never really understood its true importance. 

I just found out that my husband is going to need to put his business on hold (or scale back dramatically) due to health reasons.  I am now no longer a de facto alpha female; it’s official.  I’ll probably be supporting us for the rest of our lives (barring any unforeseen developments).

If I hadn’t followed my mom’s advice, my husband might not be able to take care of his health issues.  While I may have fantasized about a dude on a white horse with a fat paycheck, I didn’t bank on it; I banked on myself.  Thank goodness for Mom.