I think the most pivotal moment in my life has been becoming a mother. I had always desired to have children, but because of health issues, I was told that was probably not going to be an option for me. Although I did not plan my pregnancy, my daughter has been the biggest, best gift I have ever been given! Of course, with parenting, if there's one thing I've learned so far, it is to take the good with the bad. I can't say for certain that there has been "true" bad, but definitely points of contention and concern.
Some of the key positive point I would like to explore are:
1. a closer relationship with my family (Raylie has become our glue)
2. choosing to go back to school, so that I may have a better career
3. my motivation and zest for life has increased exponentially
4. I've found my true friends
5. I had no idea I could love this much
Some of the key negative aspects have been:
1. I had a high risk pregnancy from conception to birth (SCARY!)
2. finances are a joke show, at this point
3. being a single mom is not as glamorous (haha) as it sounded
4. time management has me at a loss
Shannon, I'm intrigued by your #3 key positive point - My motivation and zest for life has increased exponentially. I can guess that it is probably because of your beautiful daughter but you also may have a few other hidden secrets. It may be because of the way you stated #3 but this definitely has me intrigued. Maybe your dramatic question or statement could be, "There have been a few points in my life that has increased my motivation but first lets start step back to pinpoint where it all began."
ReplyDeleteI am intrigued by your pregnancy story, and I think it would be interesting to see that subject in your digital story. Your dramatic question could be something like: My high risk pregnancy was terrifying, but the love I have for my daughter is the strongest emotion I have ever felt.
ReplyDeleteI like the directions that the Jessica and Jamie have suggested. I would like to suggest a third. Single motherhood is heavily stigmatized and stereotyped. One purpose of digital stories is to complicate peoples understanding of these stereotypes. Recently, the New York Times ran an Editorial written by a single mom, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/12/opinion/sunday/in-defense-of-single-motherhood.html?pagewanted=all
ReplyDeletePerhaps your dramatic question could be: Is be a single mother really bad for society?
I really like all these ideas! Dr. Lindstrom, yours is very intriguing & what a great article! I could definitely focus on why being a single mother has been positive and, although, sometimes difficult, is making me a netter me...how could that possibly be bad for society?
ReplyDeleteI think you are an inspiration. I know it must have been/and still can be an emotional roller coaster having the desire to be a mother and having so many complications and fears throughout. I am intrigued by the positivity that comes from children being added to a constrained or distanced family. Perhaps this could be your overall objective. “Raylie, the breath of new life and new beginnings” – something where you introduce and explain all of the good that has come and all the things that have been fixed as a result of her finally being brought to you. ☺ Congratulations by the way. Not a mother myself but I can relate to the joys my 3 nieces have brought me when they visit on weekends. Kids can make the worst circumstances better just by being “them.” Such a blessing, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think your dramatic question could be something like. Working Toward the Dream; Despite the Challenges.
ReplyDeleteI like your digital story idea. It shows to all the single mothers that you can succeed no matter what you have up against you. Great job.
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