May 6, 2022
4 min read
I Am the Mother of Boys
Why you shouldn’t ask if I miss having a daughter
“I’m so sorry,” says the voice on the phone.
“Why?” I ask.
“That you didn’t have a girl.”
“Why are you sorry?” I say.
I’m in the hospital. I’ve given birth to my second son. He is hours old. I can’t believe the words I’m hearing. Unwanted…
