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mommyeverafter — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:59:03 +0000

Oh Lauren, THANK YOU. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry that I am not alone in these anxieties, but also glad to know that we can be a virtual support system for one another. Motherhood is so overwhelmingly amazing, but that “overwhelming” part also can make our senses function on overdrive. Ice cream tastes sweeter, laughter is more joyous and, unfortunately, our fears are so much more profound. I can relate to you so much, and I do think as our children grow, our anxieties will wane. Sending you love and strength, Happy Everything! xxx

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 02:45:35 +0000

I know EXACTLY how you feel… And sometimes I think I’m crazy, too! At the gas station I think about what I would do if someone tried to steal my car–how will I get my baby out in time? How quickly can I pull her seat from the car? I’m at the mall and I think about someone grabbing the stroller out of my hand and stealing my baby girl. Just this week I had a nightmare where I turned my back for a second and some woman had stolen my daughter. She brought her back and I threatened her life. And it was so traumatic and terrifying that I woke up sobbing and my husband had to console me and assure me our daughter was safe and asleep in her crib. Motherhood truly shakes you to the core. I would give my life for her in a heartbeat, would do absolutely any thing for her… I love her so much I can hardly stand it. I think as mothers we’re all vulnerable–and you are brave enough to share that vulnerability. Thank you–your sweet words are touching and relatable and oh so true…

By: Becca

Becca — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:59:47 +0000

Thank you SO much for sharing. It does make me feel better to know that I am not alone, and also to know that you are such a wonderful, together person who still can be overcome by anxieties (irrational/rational/anything!) I am amazed at the things you have had to deal with in your life and marvel at your strength. Thank you, again, for being so honest, it gives me such peace to know that you can relate. Happy Hanukkah to you, too! xoxo

By: Meredith B.

Meredith B. — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 01:51:43 +0000

If it makes you feel any better, I am not a mother (yet), but I have those same fears. I have to go to the post office for work several times a week, and I am always wary while waiting in line. Occasionally, homeless people wander in, or someone looks on edge or fidgety, and it always instills fear in my heart. I suppose that is something that I have come to accept, considering that I work in center city. I also live in the city as well, and walk to work. My greatest fear is that something bad will happen to me on my commute – I fear getting mugged, hit by a car, or even shot and killed. Well, I have survived being mugged. I have survived being hit by a car. (Luckily I haven’t been shot, and I pray to G-d I never will be.) I believe those two incidents have made me a much stronger person, because I faced my fears head on and survived. I hope you never have to face your fears, but if you do, you will survive and it will make you stronger. (Plus you will have an inspiring story to tell your daughter!) I guess the point of this ramble is to let you know that everyone has fears, however irrational they may be, and that you’re not alone. I hope that gives you some comfort. (Happy Hanukkah, by the way!)

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