I know I'm a little late for a Mothers Day post, but I'm gonna post it anyway. I need to post about all the fantastic mother figures in my life. I had a hard childhood, harder than some, anyway. At the end of the day I was lonely, I was scared, and I hated myself. Not much parenting went on at our house, and I found our home to be only a place of discomfort.
Oddly enough, once I left my family circle, I found strong, supportive women everywhere. So many friends' mothers have been there for me emotionally and as caretakers, too. My friend Lori's mom was the one who taught me to straighten my hair and apply makeup. My friend Lacey's mom taught me to respect my body. Jenn B's mom has taught me that no matter how hard my life is, I have more to give, and I still have room to love and help others. A great gift the art of compassion is!
My family is not closely bonded, we fake it at Christmas and birthdays and heave a sigh of relief when we finally escape each others' company. I have learned that for me, best friends make the best family. I love my friends like sisters and I love their mothers like moms. The way people describe their families as close-knit and unconditionally loving is the way I describe my friendships. I have so many women to be thankful for, and so much support at the time in my life when I truly need it. I'm amazed at the hard times I overcame alone, but single parenthood has definitely been the hardest (yet most freeing) part of my life so far.
So THANK YOU to all the moms out there who have been there for me, who have taught me to love and respect myself, who are, selflessly, amazing mothers to other peoples' daughters!
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