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
She did her best most of the time with the knowledge she had, which is all we can really ask of mothers I feel. We aren’t super heroes just for one day, but fallible, quirky, weird, human beings. (I’d just like to say I called capitalism out for not working back in the late 1980s, everyone thought I was mad. I AM a genius 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤪)
👏👏👏 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.
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
She did her best most of the time with the knowledge she had, which is all we can really ask of mothers I feel. We aren’t super heroes just for one day, but fallible, quirky, weird, human beings. (I’d just like to say I called capitalism out for not working back in the late 1980s, everyone thought I was mad. I AM a genius 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤪)
👏👏👏 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.
You are so right. Brunches and cards and flowers feel patronising. You definitely had it tough. Wishes of peace to you too.
Yowzer...that is some very painful stuff there! Be kind to yourself, today and every precious day
Xx
Thank you