Such a compelling read. And an intriguing choice of illustration, which drew me in. As someone who's never had an "according to birth plan" delivery, my heart was in my mouth.
As a Brit Lit teacher who has read, re-read, and shared this story with hundreds of students, I've never felt exactly what I felt while reading this, especially the ending. It's incredible! Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter would be honored. Thank you for crafting this. ❤️
"But no matter how we become Mother, we are torn in the process, sometimes physically and always mentally, and then we are stitched back together. Arising from the table, we are always a new thing. This is the lesson I would learn." ~ Neda, that line really moved me. A beautiful essay--thank you for sharing it.
Such a beautiful piece it will stay with me a long time. Gee life is good and terrible all at once eh? I always felt for the so called monsters esp as a so called mother. Thank you reading this put a lot of my life in order x
Flat-down beautiful! I was near tears throughout, no matter, given my gender, that I had the easy part in occasioning five beloved children. Beautiful.
Incredible piece. As both a writer and a new mum (my creature is only 11 weeks) your words have really moved something in me. Thank you for sharing your story, and perspective, so honestly x
Such a compelling read. And an intriguing choice of illustration, which drew me in. As someone who's never had an "according to birth plan" delivery, my heart was in my mouth.
As a Brit Lit teacher who has read, re-read, and shared this story with hundreds of students, I've never felt exactly what I felt while reading this, especially the ending. It's incredible! Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter would be honored. Thank you for crafting this. ❤️
Thank you for reading and for your incredible note.
Made me stop and think... "This is good. I should add a comment to this one."
I read it yesterday, and am still thinking about it today. Beautifully written. And you produced an absolutely amazing little creature.
Great read
So beautiful - thank you. 🩵
"But no matter how we become Mother, we are torn in the process, sometimes physically and always mentally, and then we are stitched back together. Arising from the table, we are always a new thing. This is the lesson I would learn." ~ Neda, that line really moved me. A beautiful essay--thank you for sharing it.
Such a beautiful piece it will stay with me a long time. Gee life is good and terrible all at once eh? I always felt for the so called monsters esp as a so called mother. Thank you reading this put a lot of my life in order x
Flat-down beautiful! I was near tears throughout, no matter, given my gender, that I had the easy part in occasioning five beloved children. Beautiful.
Thank you!!
Awe!
Incredible piece. As both a writer and a new mum (my creature is only 11 weeks) your words have really moved something in me. Thank you for sharing your story, and perspective, so honestly x
What a fabulous piece of writing.