Husbands, partners, wives…be good to us. Love us well. We are your women. We are the mothers. And we hold an entire ocean of emotion inside. So, please. Just love us well. Give back some of the love we give out. Give it freely, and give it often. We need it more than you know. We crave it more than […]
Welcome to Motherhood
In the spring, about twenty-four years ago, I “pushed the envelope” of motherhood and went to visit a friend who lived in a town almost 2 hours away. My infant son was about 4 months old at the time, and I was still adjusting to all the changes in my life. It was the first “road trip” together for […]
Dear Kids, Love Mom
Dear Kids, You’ve left my warm, comfy nest. I understand. It was time. But in the wee hours of your independent and autonomous lives, when you least expect it, I know you will hear my voice. As you sip your lattes, and walk to class, you will think of me, and I hope those thoughts are met […]