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Althea and Mommy Circa 1999.
No Mom? No kids? No worries….
In this day of politically correct language, it is hard not to offend someone at any given holiday. Mother’s day is no exception. If you say “Happy Mother’s Day” to someone who has lost their Mom or child, they may be hurt. If you say it to someone who has no children and never wanted them, they might be indignant. If you say it to someone too young, too old, too whatever, there is a risk.
Due to the complexity and differences of a mother’s social, cultural, and religious definitions and roles, it is difficult to designate a globally acceptable definition for the term. So I am saying “Happy Mother’s Day” to ALL women regardless of your biological Mother status. Why? Because we women are all “Mothers”….each and every one of us. Whether you nurture yourself, a partner, care for an animal or just support a friend, in my heart I see you as a beautiful “Mother”.
My biological Mother is still living but absent from my life. But that does not mean that I cannot celebrate this day fully with my own child. In my life, I am my own example of what being a good Mom is…I am always grateful to have broken the chain of abuse that has riddled my family. Being a Mother has both humbled and elated me. I am more patient, compassionate and loving for having had a daughter. To me being a Mom = Better Person.
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you MOMS out there!!
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And to you Sharon!! Beautiful post..words spoken from the heart. And I say bravo to breaking the cycle of abuse…that is the most beautiful! Blessitude
Happy Mother’s Day Lorrie!
Hi Sharon
Lovely words and yes, include everyone!
Gayle
Thank you for stopping by…Happy Mother’s Day!
Great post! You are so right… Happy Mother’s Day! 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Beautifully said, Sharon. I agree. We all “mother” something … or someone. And … Happy Mother’s Day!
Thank you Lois!
Thank you so much! I always feel left out on Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to you too.
Do something special to celebrate you today. 🙂
I’m having mom over. It’s her day. I am on the back burner as usual lol.
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Wonderful words Sharon. It is amazing in life how words are meant to define individuals and you have hit the nail on the head. We are all “Mothers”.
Thank you Gayle….Happy Mothers Day!
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Being a mother has made me a better person as well. My own mom broke the cycle of verbal abuse heaved upon her from her mother. I am so grateful to her for that. She died five years ago and not a day goes by without me thinking of her. She always gave me encouragement in all aspects of my life and affirmation of my mothering abilities (as does my dad).
Happy Mother’s Day to you Sharon! 🙂
So happy to here your Mom didn’t continue the abuse with you. …A blessing! Happy Mothers Day to you too!
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My husbands’ son lives in Sweden with his Swedish Mom – I’ve been his step mom for 17 years. In Sweden, a non-biological mom is not real and is, therefore, plastic. Shorten plastic to plast, add mama and you’ve got me – plast-mama! :-))
Happy Mothers Day Sharon!!
Happy Plast Mamma day! Lol
I love this Sharon. My mother left this earth several years ago, and conflict followed us religiously over the years. Today in church, I was able to give my thanks and love and appreciation to her, and it was an amazing feeling. Silent but sincere. You’re such a loving mother. Hope your day was amazing. ❤
I know that you had a great day Sharon – and your compassion and enthusiasm made it a better day for many women whose relationships with mothers or daughters is not what they hoped or wished it might be. You’re so right that mothering is about nurture and any woman can do that!! Thank for this post – and sorry I didn’t get to it on Mother’s Day!
Thanks for stopping by Lianne….sending warm thoughts your way. 🙂
She’s beautiful!
Thank you Maria!
To paraphrase Waylon Jennings:
“This whole PC thing done got outta hand.”
Great post Sharon.
I know I’m a few days beyond, but thanks for the Happy Mother’s day and Happy Mother’s day to you too! Being a mother has been the best job I could ever have had and I am very happy to have done it to the best of my ability. Breaking the cycle is critical to our personal health and happiness! Thank you for liking my blog too… though I am curious how a Florida artist found my Oregon Studio? Still so new to this blogging stuff!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! WordPress let’s you search for people who share your interests. There is a search bar and you just type in a keyword. That’s how I found you. 🙂
Thanks! I missed the search bar… I looked at my stats page and it didn’t say anyone had searched for my work so I have been scratching my head (figuratively) how artists in NY and even in England have seen my blog! I just started it a few weeks ago. Anyway… love your
colors! Vibrant is right up my alley!!
I think it’s awesome! Keep in touch. 🙂