Every year, in the weeks before Mother's Day, I grieve the mothering I wasn't able to do in my life...being pregnant. giving birth. being a mother to a child of my own. I feel the aches of emptiness in my body. What wasn't. What couldn't be. What didn't happen. It's a strange feeling, to *know* what it would feel like even though I've never felt it.
And then, on Mother's Day, I put away my grief and celebrate the women in my life who did have this honor and privilege.
I think I understand what you mean, Teri Leigh. It’s a strange feeling to “know” what a womb growing a human would feel like. I sometimes have phantom contractions, even though I had a hysterectomy five years ago.
It is good that you give yourself that room to grieve. You’re such an incredible role model to me, and I learn so much about mothering from you.
This piece was truly inspired. Thank you for saying things that need to be said. As a woman who never had any children per se, I appreciated the part about miscarriage as well as all women being mothers in our society. I have had my experiences of being a mother in many different ways although others don’t see this as important. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this with me. It's tender.
Every year, in the weeks before Mother's Day, I grieve the mothering I wasn't able to do in my life...being pregnant. giving birth. being a mother to a child of my own. I feel the aches of emptiness in my body. What wasn't. What couldn't be. What didn't happen. It's a strange feeling, to *know* what it would feel like even though I've never felt it.
And then, on Mother's Day, I put away my grief and celebrate the women in my life who did have this honor and privilege.
I think I understand what you mean, Teri Leigh. It’s a strange feeling to “know” what a womb growing a human would feel like. I sometimes have phantom contractions, even though I had a hysterectomy five years ago.
It is good that you give yourself that room to grieve. You’re such an incredible role model to me, and I learn so much about mothering from you.
it takes one to know one girlfriend. I see you as a role model in many ways as well.
This piece was truly inspired. Thank you for saying things that need to be said. As a woman who never had any children per se, I appreciated the part about miscarriage as well as all women being mothers in our society. I have had my experiences of being a mother in many different ways although others don’t see this as important. Thank you!
All forms of maternal love are valuable. You are such a nurturing woman, Michele and I'm glad this made you feel seen today. ❤️
Happy Mother's Day, Jeannie. May our Lady bless you on this special day.
Thank you, Martha. Same to you.