It is pretty rare that I
am given the opportunity to relive one of the most pivotal moments of my
life.
I mean, I have a video
of my wedding. And although that is an
important milestone in my life, it doesn’t capture the moment when I saw him
after I returned from vacation and knew he was going to be the one I married.
I have photos of the day
I became a mother, but I do not have a documentation of my best moments of motherhood. Moments when Thomas says, “No, I love you,” in response to my “Good
night. I love you.” or when Marie
cuddles up to me at night time, something she would n.e.v.e.r. do during
daylight hours.
I do, however, have
documentation of the moment I started to change the way I view myself both
professionally and personally.
That moment can be found
in this Listen to Your Mother YouTube clip where I share my journey into motherhood if you can't see the embedded video below.
I have written how this
experience has boosted my confidence with this new direction my life is taking:
it has helped me to change how I look at myself as a writer. It has also made me feel like a part of a
team which has never happened before in my life. (And let me tell you, if you have failed at finding a sense of belonging like I have, it is one of the most glorious
feelings evah)!
A part from feeling more
professionally accomplished, the guilt that I felt during my first year of
motherhood has been lifted. I released it, and I feel free. This part of my story is only a part of me; it no longer
dominates how I see myself.
I want to thank Angela,
Jessica, and Angela again for choosing me to be a part of this incredible
experience. I am also thankful for the
talented cast mates that I met. Please
be sure to check out their stories here.
Thank you, Ann, for
creating an opportunity for people to share their stories.
