Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Nelly Bryce's avatar

Agree entirely. You tell a story so well. That kitchen table, I can see it! Capitalism, yuk. Your mum sounds incredible, thanks for telling us about her x

Expand full comment
Rita Ott Ramstad's avatar

👏👏👏 I'm sorry you lost your mother so young, a tragedy compounded by an unloving stepmother. I so agree with your critique of this day. I've made my peace with it by mostly ignoring it. I try to honor my mother every day. I know I'm grateful for her every day--and she knows it, too. I've lived through infertility, step-mothering children who'd lost their mother and one who hadn't, and mothering children (both my own and not my own) through some really hard shit. Brunches and cards and flowers feel patronizing. Sending you wishes of peace.

Expand full comment
4 more comments...

No posts