Dear Thelma: Should I embrace family life or stay true to my independent path?


By THELMA

Dear Thelma,

Ever since I was a little girl, I looked up to independent, confident, successful woman as role models. I aspired to be like them when I grow up. I was in awe of their education, career, jet-setting lifestyle and the ability to lead their lives on their own terms. I was fortunate to have had a few such roles models in my life.

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