Well after almost 40 years of incredibly stressful but well paying jobs I can say for certain which side of the coin I land on for this question.
Providing for myself and my family has always been more important to me than having a stress free job. I've worked every shift imaginable, I've worked 72 hours straight, over 90 hours a week for a month solid, I've worked 37 days in a row without having a day off.
I did it for my family (and myself of course).
Now that I have been forced to retire due to health reasons, the question becomes: Would I do it this way again?
And the answer is yes, I would. My family is the most important thing to me and if working myself into an grave is what will ensure them a comfortable future with their needs attended to, then yes by all means I would put myself through it all again.
I hope your family realizes the extent of your sacrifice and is grateful for what you have done for them.