“So, 9 years, huh? And... you were home that whole time?” is a typical response when I explain my employment gap at an interview. And then comes the shifting in the seat, the avoidance of eye contact, and the unnecessary shuffling of papers on the desk. Never mind the fact that I spent those years raising two healthy, happy young children, being a secretary for my husband’s construction business, maintaining a household, and gaining a Master's degree.