Motherhood Chose Me

Motherhood Chose Me

I knew I’d become a mother later in life. It’s probably why I never thought about fertility or finding the right partner. If I was going to finish law school and establish a career, then I had to put my personal life on the back burner. Delaying motherhood felt right...
Conscious Motherhood

Conscious Motherhood

I never wanted to be a mother. I felt that way since I was a little girl. Perhaps this was related to my childhood and having many siblings from my parents’ marriages. Marriage and childhood weren’t a choice for my grandmothers, and I watched how this affected them....
I Can Mother Myself

I Can Mother Myself

The way my whole body softened at the idea was like liquid warmth. “How lucky you are to be such an amazing mom, you already know how to care for yourself, the exact same way you’ve been caring for your kids.”  One of my best friends told me this after coming out of a...
Parenthood

Parenthood

Part One: Becoming Parents “Do you get to choose how many kids you have?” my 7 year old niece asked me last week.  “Sometimes,” I replied. She cocked her head at me.  “I wanted 2 daughters, I had one, and I ended up with none,” I said. Her mouth fell open.  ...