The Sisterhood of Motherhood

“No woman is an island … even when she desperately wants to be. Like it or not, when you become a mom, you are automatically inducted into a global sisterhood that spans time as well as space. “Mom” is a universal and eternal entity; so when you join this group, you are truly becoming part of something larger than yourself.

On a more intimate level, motherhood gives us a second chance at creating special friendships with other women. I have always regretted losing touch with many of my high school and college girlfriends. Life seemed to move so fast, and we were all going in different directions … it was too easy to let the lines of communication go dead. But, when I had my son, I was suddenly plunged into a whole new community. Overnight, I found myself meeting other new moms with new babies. Because we were all in a constant state of dull panic (mostly brought on by inexperience and sleep deprivation), we bonded immediately. It was indescribably comforting to know that other moms were facing the same challenges – head on, with that deer-in-headlights expression on their haggard faces.” - http://fansofbeingamom.com

My non-mommy friends are wonderful, they remember my birthday and invite me to lunch, even email me on a regular basis, but my mommy friends they understand the power of small gestures that bring me back to me on a crazy day. Emergency babysitting, remaining unfazed by the loud screeching my child lets out at random intervals, meals when my babies first came home from the hospital, advice about potty training, and so many other acts of kindness help me be a better me and therefore a better mom.

Stroller Strides helps us all continue on our journeys through motherhood by providing a network of support and friendship based on mutual understanding and care. Each day presents new challenges and new joys as a mom. I find it encouraging to know that my Stroller Strides sisters are beside me every step of the way. This spring we have several Stroller Strides members bringing home new babies and starting that process of infant to toddler mothering that can be so taxing. I’d like to show them the power of our Stroller Strides Sisterhood in Motherhood by arranging meal delivery and providing support in all the small ways that carry us through. I will be sending out sign-up sheets for meal delivery and special birth announcement emails periodically. I hope we can all share our experience, love, and support.