The way you define motherhood in this piece maybe more keenly felt by those of us who lost our mothers early. Having a special needs child drives it home even more for me. While I'm generally not prone to excessive anxiety, the thought of how I prepare Sawyer for life without me terrifies me.
The way you define motherhood in this piece maybe more keenly felt by those of us who lost our mothers early. Having a special needs child drives it home even more for me. While I'm generally not prone to excessive anxiety, the thought of how I prepare Sawyer for life without me terrifies me.
As the parent of a special needs child, I feel that so acutely.