Feminists? Any here?

[PamNY]

I would have love to been respected for my choice, but instead I got a lot of disdain, "how could you" etc from my so-called sisters. How validating is that? It has nothing to do with equal pay for equal work; it has to do with judgment, righteousness, and put oneself above another for choices. The vibe was sent out from my so called sisters that getting married, staying home and having kids was the ultimate sell out.

Keep in mind that what you describe happens to most everyone at some point in life. If you expect validation from everyone you know, you are bound to be disappointed. Virtually any major life or career choice is likely to elicit disapproval from someone. The idea that a person owes you validation because of gender doesn't make sense. The list of women who disapprove of me is long, and likely to get longer before I die.

Pam