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e traveled across the country from San Diego to Washington, DC to Bakersfield and other places, I speak to mothers from all walks of life and from all cultural backgrounds, from the USA, the Philippines, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It never ceases to amazing how very consistent and similar we all are as human beings.
The mothers and daughters that I meet are all trying so hard to get along – but of course, mostly the moms! If our daughters only knew for sure how much we want what is best for them and how hard we are trying to help them along the way! I find myself in the same position year after year, not only with the young girls who cross my path but also with my own daughters as they grow into young adults. Our role as a mother never ceases. If they only knew!
Here is the message I would like to share with all the daughters, including my own Cecily and Jocelyn –
We love you dearly and only want the best for your future lives…
We may not know what do all the time, or how best to say what we want to say, but give us some slack and we will get there.
Although you may not want to be with us all the time, we understand.
We promise to treat you with respect and only ask the same in return.
We as mothers are proud of all the potential that is within you as your grow through the different stages of life.
Talk to me – I will try to listen better.
Be open to my comments – they are said within a framework of love.
Life is meant to be shared, enjoyed as we leave the world a better place for those to come.
May you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
With heartfelt regards to all those amazing girls & their caring moms,
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas
e traveled across the country from San Diego to Washington, DC to Bakersfield and other places, I speak to mothers from all walks of life and from all cultural backgrounds, from the USA, the Philippines, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It never ceases to amazing how very consistent and similar we all are as human beings. The mothers and daughters that I meet are all trying so hard to get along – but of course, mostly the moms! If our daughters only knew for sure how much we want what is best for them and how hard we are trying to help them along the way! I find myself in the same position year after year, not only with the young girls who cross my path but also with my own daughters as they grow into young adults. Our role as a mother never ceases. If they only knew!
Here is the message I would like to share with all the daughters, including my own Cecily and Jocelyn –
We love you dearly and only want the best for your future lives…
We may not know what do all the time, or how best to say what we want to say, but give us some slack and we will get there.
Although you may not want to be with us all the time, we understand.
We promise to treat you with respect and only ask the same in return.
We as mothers are proud of all the potential that is within you as your grow through the different stages of life.
Talk to me – I will try to listen better.
Be open to my comments – they are said within a framework of love.
Life is meant to be shared, enjoyed as we leave the world a better place for those to come.
May you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
With heartfelt regards to all those amazing girls & their caring moms,
Dr. Chrystal de Freitas
