Mother’s Day for Non-Traditional Mothers

Recognition, grief, and love for those who mother in all the unseen ways.

I’m in a meeting at a former corporate job. We’re running through some icebreaker questions, the kind meant to help get to know each other better.

“What did you want to be when you grew up?”

Big dreams are shared: Astronaut. Doctor. Explorer. Rock star.

It’s my turn.

“I always wanted to be a mommy.”

I’m met with murmured aww’s and smiles. I feel like a trait…