Motherhood is a fun adventure, especially if, like me, you find yourself with a great tribe of… guys. For those of you who know me on Madmoizelle, I am lucky to have it 4 wonderful children. My obsession: feeling loved and supported. I tell myself that I have to give them the necessary emotional security so that they are strong and confident. In a society still marked by patriarchy and crossed #MeToo, I also tell myself that I have a responsibility to women and that I have to protect the girls I don’t have from harm.
Mother-son: these are the important phrases to pass on to them
- You have the right to cry, to be sad, in short, to show your emotions.
A man who cries is not shameful. - Always respect others, especially girls.
- Remember your family history and never hide your origins or your religion.
- I will always be there for you, no matter what happens.
- Don’t apologize if someone hurts you.
- You are free to love whoever you want, boy, girl or both. Love cannot be commanded.
- I’m proud of you. You matter and you are important
- There will always be people who don’t like you. And there’s nothing you can do about it. Don’t try to be loved at all costs.
- Try not to take yourself too seriously.
- Focus on what you have, not what you don’t have.
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Source: Madmoizelle
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