Thursday, July 10
For those childless not by choice, society often ties identity to parenthood, making its loss feel like a denied destiny. This quote shifts focus from what's missing to what’s still possible. It invites acknowledgment of the grief, then a conscious choice to move forward and create meaning, connection, and purpose in new ways. Even when one path closes, the power to shape a fulfilling, impactful life remains.
Let’s unpack this:
There was a time when my "destiny" felt inextricably linked to motherhood. My envisioned future was filled with story time, school runs, and sticky little hands. When that future didn't materialize, it felt as though a significant part of who I was meant to become had simply vanished. The grief was real. It was a visceral loss of an imagined self. But when I decided to shift my narrative and invite into my life new ways of thinking, things changed. I made the decision to be a woman who pours her nurturing energy into other relationships, into creative pursuits,and into making a difference in the world in different ways. I decided and that’s what mattered. - Caroline Bloss
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