It Takes a Motherhood

I belong to a lot of social networks. Too many to count. Don't we all. It is important to me that I get my messages about accessible playgrounds and inclusive play to as many people as possible. It is also important that if someone is ready to build an universally accessible play space, they know that I am here to help.

However, there is one social network I belong to just for me and my well-being. themotherhood.com is an amazing group of women who have figured out how to help each other, motivate one another and overall support each long distance. Everyday people post three things they are grateful for; there is a circle just to vent (because we all have days like that); there is a place to resolve to talk a Zen Walk every day and so much more.

On most Monday evenings, you will find me at my computer having a chat with my friends that I have met on themotherhood. I have missed the last couple of weeks, so I am looking forward to Monday.

One of the things about having a child with a disability is that your circle of friends shrinks. There isn't enough time or energy to keep up with all your friends. Some don't understand. So friends drop out of your life. For the first time in years, I feel I have a circle of friends that I can count on to be there, to understand, to help. Yes it is virtual, yes they live all over the country and we are all as different as can be. But we are all mothers struggling and celebrating our lives.

I strongly encourage every mother to come join us at themotherhood.com

One of my friends on themotherhood, Jenjen sent me a blog award because she enjoys reading what I have to say. It is so nice to know that people are reading. You can visit Jenjen's website at www.gottalovemom.blogspot.com/. She is celebrating her daughter's 20th birthday today!

Here is my blog award--such a small gesture, can mean so much and that is what happens over and over again on themotherhood.