Ah just read all these what moving stories. Glad tha babies found their mums. I could see myself objectively from these, I went along with the crowd, felt guilty because I didn't want to stay at Domestic Science college and the teachers thought I was naughty to leave. I had no self knowledge or confidence. I did suddenly rebel at 34 and joined the womens movement but had to carry on with the choices I had made. Though like others I can't imagine not having the children and grand children. My mother said in her 80's your life is all mapped out for you, meaning herself. I can see what she means, even knowing what I do now I am glad most things happened.
When I first lived on my own at 58 I went shopping for food and thought 'what do I like?' and started eating alsorts of different things and so enjoyed it. At 60 when I retired I got lead to bingo, committees, coffee mornings not knowing what I wanted or liked. 12 years down the line I have done archaeology, been on the stage, enjoyed my own company, tried and rejected numerous things and still questioning what do I really want before blindly agreeing to go along with others.
I try to let the grandchildren see their choices and avoid such a lot of dead ends and wasted years. But they have so many choices now and are so busy.
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024