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Comment on Not A Mom by sugarleg

sugarleg — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:14:56 +0000

you’re one of the few who has seen both sides… I respect that. I purposely did not make this long and intense, not as a way to minimize the importance of the feelings, but instead to honor everyone’s journey. I feel you. I’m praying for serenity! thanks for digging the photo too, I know, Pegs and Vina were a lot different in many ways, but probably shared much motherhood and humanity. xo

Comment on Not A Mom by deannewill

deannewill — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:19:12 +0000

I have been on both sides of the mother coin and know the feeling well. It’s good to dig deep about where we are and what is meant for us and to find a way to be okay with the journey. Accept the things… change the things… know the difference… you know how it goes. Love you sister. This photo of you and your Mom has always been the definition to me of just how different our mothers were :) I love it!

Comment on Not A Mom by sugarleg

sugarleg — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:21:05 +0000

thanks Toner, your compliment on the writing means a lot, but the friendship means more. bring on the next 40!

Comment on Not A Mom by sugarleg

sugarleg — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:20:06 +0000

thank you Lorraine, I appreciate your time in reading and your kindness in sharing! big mountain love to you.

Comment on Not A Mom by sugarleg

sugarleg — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:18:50 +0000

awww, Jennie Lew, still tears in my eyes reading your words. thank you for telling me about your (Not) Mother’s Day and getting it and just letting the feelings be there. hugs and love back at you too. I am SO happy you’re my friend.

Comment on Not A Mom by sugarleg

sugarleg — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:16:37 +0000

thanks Steve, I appreciate the kind words. my mom was a model, had a photographer friend take this of us. yep, 1971.

Comment on Not A Mom by Toner Mitchell

Toner Mitchell — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:25 +0000

A very poignant and true look at turning that corner for the final forty. Wonderful read.

Comment on Not A Mom by Lorraine

Lorraine — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:27:32 +0000

Beautiful post! I love your thoughful critique of your life…

Comment on Not A Mom by jenlew

jenlew — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:47 +0000

All day my sister and I said quietly to each other “Happy (I’m not a) Mother’s Day” ..and then we’d drink more champagne. It’s a total lie and yet totally true. I feel sad and disappointed but blessed,happy and lucky at the same time. Big hugs and love to you beautiful smart girl!

Comment on Not A Mom by Steve P.

Steve P. — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:22:10 +0000

I like the update. I wouldn’t worry about not ever being a Mom. It is probably the hardest job, with the most hours, and the least pay. :)

Interesting picture of you and your Mom too. I figure that was done in the early 70′s. Unique. I like it. :)