An abruptly short note today to say it’s heart wrenching that in 2021 my daughter, my son’s girlfriend; any woman who has the immense responsibility of shepherding children in this world face the harshest of criticism from other women who shepherd children in this world.
We are the most powerful part of humankind. Women.
So when the critics come out to hunt; observe them. What’s the point of their criticism? Was their advice asked for? Are they interjecting themselves to satisfy something missing in their experience?
Women shepherding children visit the mommy pages for community. When community turns their wrath on her, she’ll absorb some, deflect some, contemplate some.
Not every woman shepherding children thinks the same, believes the same, acts the same. We want that in this rich and vibrant world. We want that model for our children, let them see the stunning variety of choice in this sometime scary sometimes beautiful world.
Next time you brave the mommy pages make believe the shepherd you’re getting ready to say something harsh to…is sitting next to you looking for a shoulder. Don’t pull that away from them.