Here's Why SAHMconsulting is so important to me (Shannon Rinckey).
I used to be miserable at home. I didn't know who I was. I dressed like a slob, and only showered when stinkiness made it necessary. I didn't know how I was going to be happy and be home. Can you relate? Read my story. See why I created SAHMconsulting, and why I hope it will be an inspiration to you (and your family).
While I was working my way though a Master's degree in Counseling, my husband and I became pregnant with our first child (2004). In a moment, all of my priorities shifted. I knew instinctively that I would be the one to raise the baby. So, I completed all but my internship for the degree, and stayed home. After the birth, I struggled with my identity and running a household while caring for a baby. I had no idea what it even looked like to be a SAHM. What was I supposed to do? Seventeen months later, our little girl was born. I still had the completion of the degree hanging over my head, and I was still struggling as a SAHM, but I made it through (somehow). That was a very lonely and frustrating time.
Then one day, an opportunity arose for me to finish my Master's degree. My sister moved in with us and nannied the children while I went off to work 30 hours per week at a Community Counseling agency. It was hard for me and the kids. I had to compartmentalize my life -- which isn't something SAHMs are forced to do. During this time, we also became pregnant with our third child. This was a tumultuous time because we almost lost the baby and I was deemed "high risk" and put on bed rest (and internship-rest).
After finally completing the internship and graduating and having another baby boy (he was just fine, btw!), I was often asked which daycare I was going to send the kids to. People from the Counseling agency were shocked (and somewhat disappointed) to hear that I intended on sauntering right back home to raise my children. I did a great job with the clients I saw during my internship and I enjoyed counseling couples, families, and children, but I knew where my heart REALLY was ... at home.
While I was working my way though a Master's degree in Counseling, my husband and I became pregnant with our first child (2004). In a moment, all of my priorities shifted. I knew instinctively that I would be the one to raise the baby. So, I completed all but my internship for the degree, and stayed home. After the birth, I struggled with my identity and running a household while caring for a baby. I had no idea what it even looked like to be a SAHM. What was I supposed to do? Seventeen months later, our little girl was born. I still had the completion of the degree hanging over my head, and I was still struggling as a SAHM, but I made it through (somehow). That was a very lonely and frustrating time.
Then one day, an opportunity arose for me to finish my Master's degree. My sister moved in with us and nannied the children while I went off to work 30 hours per week at a Community Counseling agency. It was hard for me and the kids. I had to compartmentalize my life -- which isn't something SAHMs are forced to do. During this time, we also became pregnant with our third child. This was a tumultuous time because we almost lost the baby and I was deemed "high risk" and put on bed rest (and internship-rest).
After finally completing the internship and graduating and having another baby boy (he was just fine, btw!), I was often asked which daycare I was going to send the kids to. People from the Counseling agency were shocked (and somewhat disappointed) to hear that I intended on sauntering right back home to raise my children. I did a great job with the clients I saw during my internship and I enjoyed counseling couples, families, and children, but I knew where my heart REALLY was ... at home.
I just didn't want to work so I could do this all day!
So, after returning home, it took another adjustment period for the kids and I. It was during this time that I stumbled upon the idea of having a consulting business for SAHMs. I remember exactly where I was when the idea came to me. I was sitting on my bed, and our youngest was playing on the floor. I thought, "Consulting Stay at Home Moms about how to be home and be happy at the same time." Bingo! I know I could have used this type of help six years ago! I pushed the idea a step further by listening to friends who are SAHMs and discovered we had many of the same struggles.
That's where SAHMconsulting comes in. If you are struggling SAHM and would like to know how to feel like a real person without sacrificing the time and care your family deserves, then SAHMconsulting is for you. If you are looking to find ways to make your marriage more of a powerful partnership, then SAHMconsulting is for you. If you are worn out from daily frustration and stress because of your role as a SAHM and forgot who you really are, this SAHMconsulting is for you, too! If you want to hear from someone that actually knows what it's like to feel stuck at home, but too guilty to ever leave, then SAHMconsulting is for you, as well.
I've married my experience as a SAHM, my degrees in business, communication, and therapy, and my creative sensibilities to form a place where SAHMs can be taught the ropes just like any other professional in her field.
Being a SAHM is really important to me, and if it's half as important to other SAHMs, why wouldn't they need a consultant? Take yourself and your job seriously! Join the movement of incredibly smart, creative, and nurturing women who are staying home to raise their children and love their men ... and are deliriously happy doing it!
That's where SAHMconsulting comes in. If you are struggling SAHM and would like to know how to feel like a real person without sacrificing the time and care your family deserves, then SAHMconsulting is for you. If you are looking to find ways to make your marriage more of a powerful partnership, then SAHMconsulting is for you. If you are worn out from daily frustration and stress because of your role as a SAHM and forgot who you really are, this SAHMconsulting is for you, too! If you want to hear from someone that actually knows what it's like to feel stuck at home, but too guilty to ever leave, then SAHMconsulting is for you, as well.
I've married my experience as a SAHM, my degrees in business, communication, and therapy, and my creative sensibilities to form a place where SAHMs can be taught the ropes just like any other professional in her field.
Being a SAHM is really important to me, and if it's half as important to other SAHMs, why wouldn't they need a consultant? Take yourself and your job seriously! Join the movement of incredibly smart, creative, and nurturing women who are staying home to raise their children and love their men ... and are deliriously happy doing it!
