Dear readers, many of you may be navigating a life journey of motherhood: conceiving or trying to, expecting, becoming new mothers (through biology or adoption), being more experienced mothers, enjoying the different roles of maternal figures, and maybe indulging in being grandmothers.
Bambi wishes you a wonderful day while having a heartfelt thought for those of you who had lost your own mom, co-parent, or maybe less commonly yet traumatically your own child. May everyone’s memory be eternal.
Most mothers are amazing in unique ways. They deserve to be honoured each day; not just by their kids, but also by all of us.
Of course, some mothers may be incompetent, whether overcontrolling or neglectful, for different reasons, including lack of parental skills or even mental health problems like depression. Depending on the degree or story, they surely need more support and even an intervention.
Tragically for a few children, mothers who happen to be narcissistic perpetuate abuse, creating a toxic environment for them. Yet in other families, mothers enable abuse, whether emotional, physical, or sexual. Children may be victims of abuse or they may witness it. Of course, childhood trauma shapes one’s life journey.
In the same vein, thankfully, most caring mothers have grateful offspring. Tragically for some, it may not be the case. Children, younger and adult, may disrespect or pervasively abuse kind parents (especially if they display persistent narcissistic traits).
To celebrate this great day, this post ends with music and poetry. The songs are in French and English. As for the last piece, it is an Arabic poem that Antoine, Bambi’s beloved dad, kindly sent to her on December 17, 2021 (older post below). The poem, entitled “Oummy” [My mother], was composed by the highly talented late Lebanese poet, Mr. Ounsy el Hajj (https://tinyurl.com/59fmx757; 1937-2014). The little kid’s voice happens to be her own and the background music is her dad’s own montage. Bambi is dedicating this meaningful poem to Robine, her mom in heaven, because she used to enjoy listening to it ❤️.
Regardless of everyone’s life story, Happy Mothers’ Day to all!
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