Hi. My son is four years old. He wears bright orange shoes with a cat sticker on the right toe to help him know right from left. Today he is wearing a purple tee shirt and a blue zip up hoodie. His underwear has trucks on them, which he calls his “secret trucks.” When I drop him off at school I kiss his palm and tell him if he needs a kiss from me he can press his hand to his cheek and that is me kissing him.
Your words can make me laugh out loud and completely break me. You say so much with the fewest of words. Sending unwavering love and support and I promise to use my voice for good. Always ❤️
I'm so sorry. We are a primitive species and the veneer of civilization is thin.
A friend recently told me, after I asked how she's doing with all of this, that she is considering every relationship in her life and asking herself, Would they take me in or turn me in?
Thank you for these words. They are music to my ears. Your voice of compassion, humor, and tenacity will win the day. Love and reason will win over mindless hate. Please keep doing what you do for your son and for our world.
Thank you for your beautiful words. My children are in their twenties now, but there is a mother-pull that makes the fear the same. I am a great admirer of your writing and I am so grateful for this piece.
thank you for being brave enough to use your platform to speak out for our children. as anguished and fearful as i am, it helps me feel a little safer knowing someone like you is looking out, is awake. you somehow say everything from inside my head and heart. you encourage me to speak up. be safe 🙏
Sending love to that sweet boy with the sticker and his Momma. I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing...So well articulated. Your words have an incredible voice. It is about wanting better for our children.
Your words can make me laugh out loud and completely break me. You say so much with the fewest of words. Sending unwavering love and support and I promise to use my voice for good. Always ❤️
Oh Bess, I'm so sorry. I'm holding you and your family and the secret trucks in my heart, and will do my best to defend you with my voice.
I'm so sorry. We are a primitive species and the veneer of civilization is thin.
A friend recently told me, after I asked how she's doing with all of this, that she is considering every relationship in her life and asking herself, Would they take me in or turn me in?
It’s so frightening to have our babies out in this world right now. Thank you for your beautiful honest voice. I am with you.
Thank you for these words. They are music to my ears. Your voice of compassion, humor, and tenacity will win the day. Love and reason will win over mindless hate. Please keep doing what you do for your son and for our world.
Thank you for your beautiful words. My children are in their twenties now, but there is a mother-pull that makes the fear the same. I am a great admirer of your writing and I am so grateful for this piece.
So beautiful, Bess. Thank you for always having the words.
thank you for being brave enough to use your platform to speak out for our children. as anguished and fearful as i am, it helps me feel a little safer knowing someone like you is looking out, is awake. you somehow say everything from inside my head and heart. you encourage me to speak up. be safe 🙏
Sending love to that sweet boy with the sticker and his Momma. I’m so sorry. Thank you for sharing...So well articulated. Your words have an incredible voice. It is about wanting better for our children.
😢😢😢😢 no words
Absolutely broken by this, with a heartache full of recognition and overflowing with love for your words.
Ga. Dammit. When I think of your son all I can see is my daughter. Give him a hug from me.