This was such an uplifting and refreshing interview, especially for someone like me who has two (!) middle schoolers, three in elementary, and a toddler who is not yet potty trained. The mindset shift required into acceptance of the friction we'll encounter as moms - as members of our little family unit community, but also our broader community as well - can really change how we feel in this time in our lives, both private and public.
Thank you Courtney for bringing Elizabeth's writing to my attention!
Phew! So much friction! You’ve got the full range of mothering over there! I love that link between private and public you mentioned, and even framing our care for our neighbors as an extension of our private mothering.
This was such an uplifting and refreshing interview, especially for someone like me who has two (!) middle schoolers, three in elementary, and a toddler who is not yet potty trained. The mindset shift required into acceptance of the friction we'll encounter as moms - as members of our little family unit community, but also our broader community as well - can really change how we feel in this time in our lives, both private and public.
Thank you Courtney for bringing Elizabeth's writing to my attention!
Phew! So much friction! You’ve got the full range of mothering over there! I love that link between private and public you mentioned, and even framing our care for our neighbors as an extension of our private mothering.
Thank you so much for these thoughtful questions and for Love like a Mother with your community! ❤️