Five Top Secrets of Motherhood
Humor — The absolute truth and the lies.
A happy Mother’s Day to You and all mothers around the world!
Motherhood is challenging and rewarding, and the job is only for some.
Mothers are humans with fear, hope, and aspiration. So never put mothers on pedestals or expect them to be super-humans.
This story is my opinion — as an individual, a daughter, a creative writer, a mother, and an aunt.
Motherhood: The truth and the Lies —
1. Mothers do everything for their children.
True: Mothers do everything because they follow the crowd and want to be liked. Who does everything?
Sometimes, machine.
Forget about likability and do what works for you.
Mothers are humans with ambition, fear, and hope. Mothers are not maids who cover everything for everyone. Chris asked, “Ms. Bassey, why do you think my mom washes my underwear.” I responded with my professional hat, “I don’t know.”
A mother is not a maid in my culture, but she functions as a family business CEO.
