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Sheeba | P for Parents's avatar

I am so glad you wrote this... Because mothers deserve to know that motherhood comes with all kinds of mothers. And doing PhD through all that!

Happy Mother's Day❤️

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks my friend. I wasn't sure if it would be well received but it's important to acknowledge different types of people.❤️

Winston Lee's avatar

Thank you for sharing! Most people don't have a fairy-tale parenting experience and woah you had a doozy when they were young! I couldn't imagine driving 3 hrs roundtrip to see our baby. Also, kids will always need their moms if the moms are available! I'm not judging either side of my family on how they handle grandparenting. However, my parents are hands-off and my wife's parents are very much in our lives and our kids' lives.

I almost forgot - Happy Mother's Day!!

Sweta's avatar

Awesome article, totally rings true! My kids are all grown up - one left home and the other is about to - and I still feel like I’m faking momhood! 🤣🤣

Smita Bharti's avatar

Lol 😂 😂. Thanks sis🤗

Parinita Ilyas's avatar

.Reading your beautiful and heartfelt journey through motherhood truly overwhelmed me with emotion. It reminded me that as mothers, we are all simply doing the very best we can each day, with the love, strength, and courage we carry in our hearts. None of us have all the answers, yet we continue to show up every single day for our children, even through exhaustion, doubt, and sacrifice. Your words were deeply touching and a beautiful reminder that motherhood is not about perfection — it is about unconditional love, resilience, and giving our all in every moment... Happy mother's day dear. 🤗🫶

Smita Bharti's avatar

Beautifully said my friend 🤗 😁. Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤️

Jo's avatar

You’re so right, motherhood is not cookie cut, it’s so different for all of us. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey Smita 🤍

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks, Jo. Yes it's important to acknowledge our different experiences.

Jen Leo's avatar

Great essay, Smita! Real talk! Happy Mother’s Day! 🤗🙌

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks Jen! Happy Mother's Day to you too🌺🤗

Steena Hernandez's avatar

Thank you for writing this with such honesty. I really appreciated your reminder that motherhood doesn’t look or feel the same for everyone. Hope you have a beautiful Mother’s Day.💐💗

Smita Bharti's avatar

Aww thanks Steena. Happy mom's day to you, a lovely mom from all that I see❤️

Steena Hernandez's avatar

🙏🏼😊💗

Susan J Hilger's avatar

You’re right, there are no cookie cutter humans, thanks for sharing this with us ❤️

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks, Susan❤️

Eladio Matos's avatar

This was such a wonderful post, Smita. Thank you for sharing your experience of motherhood!

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks Eladio!😊

Eladio Matos's avatar

You're very welcome, Smita!

Smita Bharti's avatar

Thanks for the comments and the wishes. Yes, everyone is different 😁. Nice to hear about your family. Happy mom's day to the mothers in your life