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Amy Mod's avatar

Beautiful, resonates deeply. I’m in a new stage of motherhood, empty nester. As I transition to this new phase I can’t help but think of the young women who are graduating college in the spring with my son. They are knock your socks off amazing. Full of zest, independence and ambition. I am in awe of the 22 year olds who I swear I just gave after school snacks to. I’m curious how this next generation will take on motherhood. The pendulum definitely swings. I have two sons whom I stayed home with. “Do you work?” Was always the question on the playground in my Boston suburb. I was surrounded by women who worked & had nanny’s. Many times I already knew little Johnny was a biter and highly allergic to peanuts because I spent every week day pushing him on the swings with the nanny. Surrender didn’t come easy for me. I’m smart too! I’m independent too! Is what I’d want to convey to them, the working moms, but there was a line in the sand. We were experiencing a very different way of mothering our babes. My stomach flipped inside out at the thought of someone else making those cozy morning oats for my kids. For me, cold winter mornings were meant for snuggles, games, snow clothes and soups that simmered all day . My boys are now 19 & 22, freshman and senior in college. They love being home , appreciate home cooked meals and recognize how lucky they are to have such a safe space. They both say they want to have wives who stay home with their children one day. So, back to the amazing young women working their tales off in nursing school, law school etc… will they think my sons are crazy to want a family with a sahm? I guess we’ll see, it’s their journey & the cycle continues.

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Nadia's avatar

Wow, words straight for the/my soul. I really needed to read this. Thank you for putting this out there 🫶🏻🥲🤍

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