Comments on: Motherhood has made me braver

By: On formative experiences, past and present. - Momalom

On formative experiences, past and present. - Momalom — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:53:05 +0000

[...] for the reconnections. I’m grateful for the experience that reinforces what I already knew: Motherhood has made me braver. Because although there were lots of experiences that came before motherhood, it’s motherhood [...]

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:53:45 +0000

I just have to say that I totally understand this post. I feel that it was not only motherhood that made me brave but also finding love and having my heart full.

By: The Curse - Momalom

The Curse - Momalom — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:08:20 +0000

[...] me in ways so personal I’m not comfortable writing about it here. And while I’ve shared the gospel of Josh Ritter before, a part of me is compelled to again offer his lyrics and music and, this time, a gorgeous [...]

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:28 +0000

That pit of the stomach feeling is THE worst. I have to fight it sometimes, especially when I know I am overreacting. But it is awful. My kids are so brave most of the time. First day at a new school? Terrifying. And yet, they embark, they endure, they thrive.
Welcome to the writing gig. It’s a great place to be!

By: ThatGirl39

ThatGirl39 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:14:23 +0000

Wow… you are inspiring me here! To be a mum is to be brave… I’ve been thinking that a lot lately. Especially when the scary stuff happens with your kids – you get that feeling in the pit of your stomach. The way I’m getting around it is to tell myself my little girl looks to me for guidance and it’s up to me to show her the way. The most recent example of this was when she started school. Though I was quaking inside for her I didn’t show it – even when she clung to my leg on the first day! And as for the bit about writing….I love it and it’s a recently discovered passion. I keep saying that I will take up a writing course and have done nothing about it yet. Nows the time! Great post x

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:06:20 +0000

YES. Oh my god. The moms at the playground. The moms on the first day of school. Anxiety! And yet, I’m telling my kids to introduce themselves. So yes, we must endure. And set examples. And be grateful for our full, if nervous, hearts. So glad to have virtually met you.

By: Five for Ten — Momalom

Five for Ten — Momalom — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:19:52 +0000

[...] almost not brave enough to post this but I keep thinking about Jen’s last post. As I reread it, I get braver. [...]

By: Stone Fox

Stone Fox — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:30:55 +0000

i am shy and loathe being the center of attention; as a result, there are big limitations to the situations i will put myself in. i know, because of these traits, i have missed out on opportunities to grow and experience life. i do not want my kids to miss out on anything. so, in order that they don’t feel uncomfortable in any setting, i will make them step outside their comfort zones. i have already started this with my oldest, who i can see already leans toward shy.

of course, if you want your kids to take you seriously, you have to be willing to do whatever you ask of them. it’s how they test your veracity, i think. being a mom has definitely forced me out of my comfort zones of shyness and wallflower-ity. i can’t ask my son to talk to kids and introduce himself if i refuse to do it with other adults. talk to other women? say hello? the horrors! awkward! painful! woe is me!

one must endure, i suppose. for the children.

By: Jen

Jen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:27:53 +0000

Yay! Congrats, Liz. I GET IT. I do. Write write away. And enjoy.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:51:24 +0000

This is great. I have had a long love/hate relationship with Writing. I made the major decision to take a writing course in January…and most people have NO CLUE why this is so monumental to me.