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Mother's Day is a loaded thing, you know? It's hard for those of us who wanted to be biological mothers and aren't, it's hard for those of us who lost mothers, it's hard for those of us who have become mothers to our mothers during end of life care. So my thoughts are with you all. Whether this is a good day or sad one, it is certainly one for reflection. Some of us have had great relationships with our mothers and for some, those relationships have been really complicated.
As I see it, anyone, male or female, who has cared for another, in the home, school, community, or workplace, has been called upon to mother others who are in need. Nuns, pastors, teachers, healthcare professionals, community developers and activists, all are called upon to mother others. I wanted to spam this post with some of the awesome gifs and vids celebrating woman as protector and succor but I really suck at this. So if you have something, go ahead and add it in comments if you are so inclined and I leave you with this example of mothering from Deathly Hallows Part 2. (and no, not the one you are thinking of)
As I see it, anyone, male or female, who has cared for another, in the home, school, community, or workplace, has been called upon to mother others who are in need. Nuns, pastors, teachers, healthcare professionals, community developers and activists, all are called upon to mother others. I wanted to spam this post with some of the awesome gifs and vids celebrating woman as protector and succor but I really suck at this. So if you have something, go ahead and add it in comments if you are so inclined and I leave you with this example of mothering from Deathly Hallows Part 2. (and no, not the one you are thinking of)
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