There may be some people who chose to just sit around, but that is not my case.That is not what most women choose. I did not choose to stay at home; I had no choice. I became an informal care giver because of the monetary aspect, but I do not believe that people choose to stay at home and sit around. With my medical papers, I could have sat around at home and received money from the State. I believe that I receive less right now than I would have had I been on welfare, but because of my pride and for my psychological health, I chose to work, but only the number of hours that I am able to work full out. I prefer to work 25 hours and give 150 percent than to spend 40 hours at my employer's and to only work 20 hours in real terms and not be able to give my all. I have my pride, it is dear to me, and I wish to work as long as I am able, but while also taking care of my health and my well-being. I cannot do it any other way.
On March 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.