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Parents, Tell Us What You Accomplished AFTER You Had Kids

Because life doesn't end just because you have a kid.

Mike Spohr
by Mike Spohr

BuzzFeed Staff

At some point, you’ve probably heard someone say: "Life is over once you have kids." And sometimes, when you’re exhausted and overwhelmed, you may even wonder if they’re right.

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But the truth is — while being a parent IS exhausting and time-consuming — your life is far from over once you become a “mom” or “dad.”

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In fact, many people go on to accomplish great things after having kids — often because of their kids. Take J.K. Rowling, for example, who was a single mom when she wrote and published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

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But you don’t have to be J.K. freaking Rowling to accomplish something! This mom went back to college 30+ years after dropping out and graduated — the same year as her daughter.

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Shout out to us man , My mom graduates from Norfolk State after dropping out over 30 years ago and I'm graduating from William and Mary 🙏🏾 https://t.co/Q2Qx0zSPo7

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And this dad was inspired by his kids to get fit when he couldn't keep up with them on a hike.

So, we want to know about the things you — or a parent you’re proud of — accomplished after having kids. Tell us in the Dropbox below (feel free to include a photo too) and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!