I haven't read the other replies, will just give you my view.
I had a high stress career with an impressive income. We just couldn't give up the money when my son was born. He went to the best day-care centers and summer camps. We were miserable.
I finally quit a year and a half ago when he was 12. We moved to a much cheaper state and are squeaking by on my husbands small pension.
If I could have anything in this world it would be to be able to go back to when my son was small and be home with him. I can never get that back, nor can he.
God bless you for your honesty and heart.