“There is no good answer to how to be a woman; the art may instead lie in how we refuse the question.” I love this. I spent 40 years without a kid and fielded those questions. Then, when I had a child in my 40's, imagine my surprise that there were still a thousand questions for/about me as a mother.
Imagine! I was sure that becoming a parent, even unconventionally, would quiet some questions. But nope--just another dumpster full. Glad to be in this with you.
Worth a read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Go kick the ball!
Ha! Thanks, Bren, for the love.
I can't tell you how much I needed to read this.
Signed -One of the people who asked you to write this. ;)
“There is no good answer to how to be a woman; the art may instead lie in how we refuse the question.” I love this. I spent 40 years without a kid and fielded those questions. Then, when I had a child in my 40's, imagine my surprise that there were still a thousand questions for/about me as a mother.
It is, as you say, hogwash.
Imagine! I was sure that becoming a parent, even unconventionally, would quiet some questions. But nope--just another dumpster full. Glad to be in this with you.
Damn, Erin. This was your best.one.ever!