On Maternal Ground

It isn't easy to let go of those we love so deeply. Sometimes we feel as if we will explode with grief. For many years, Maria A. Behm allowed her estranged relationship with her son to weigh her down, crying to alleviate the pain. Many times she thought she would not survive because all she knew was her children and what they brought into her life. She didn't realize that her struggles were putting a strain on her marriage. Mothering is forever, and forever we are mothering, says Maria. The uncertainty that comes with motherhood, however, can be replaced with love and purpose--if we decide to let go. Maria found that by writing about her anger and resentment, she found peace, serenity, and the fulfillment that only comes from within. In writing to find solace, Maria found herself.