When I was younger and less knowledgeable about life, I was often very judgmental about mothers. I’d see a kid at a playground saying “look at me, Mama, look at me!” over and over and be shocked if the mother didn’t immediately look. It seemed so heartless. Your child NEEDS you, ma’am! How can you be so cold?
Now I’ve been a mother, and I know that my ki…
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