Going Solo is a Family Affair

The day my husband's firm had him resign was gut-wrenching. We had been anticipating a lay-off as possibility, but we never imagined it would come as it did. While the lay-off/resignation sent us all in a tailspin, it was a very positive week. In many ways, the stress that he had been carrying for months and months all melted away and was replaced with a new, optimistic outlook. Still heavy with concern and what-ifs, the future was finally within his locus of control, more importantly, it was within our locus of control.

As the attorney's spouse, I never had much input about his work. The firm ruled all, from the billable hour to the client cases. But now, we are approaching this new enterprise as a true team; it is a family affair. Our dining room table is the new office. Our son has noticed that Dad's work attire is a little more casual. Our home is a little happier. We are embracing going solo together.