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In reply to the discussion: My mother didn't have Ann Romney's privileges. But her story is better. [View all]UHURU
(1 post)36. BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE & INSIDE
What a wonderful mom. I know her struggle, because my very similar. Left a rich abusive & alcoholic hubby with very young children, a high school education, and workplace skills ten years old. Intimidating! As with your mom, I never regretted it even though I remember working as many as four jobs at one time.
I am the Canadian mother of American children. My son is a doctor saving YankeeDoodles, and my daughter a fund raiser for a non-profit org in Canada. Ah, struggles make us stronger, no?
With a good mom, life is sweet. Lucky you & thanks for your memory of her.
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My mother didn't have Ann Romney's privileges. But her story is better. [View all]
Faygo Kid
Apr 2012
OP
Your right your mom is better because she had to do it all by herself. Great lady for sure.
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2012
#4
I know that color--my dad had one of the later "clunkers" of that exact sand color!
MADem
Apr 2012
#20
Yes indeed. The Civil War produced a huge number of single moms, as well, as did WW1.
MADem
Apr 2012
#21
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story of your mom! And yes, I am angry at Mitt!
AllyCat
Apr 2012
#42
Wow, what a life! She was made of great stuff and she was acknowledged by Eleanor Roosevelt.
The Wielding Truth
Apr 2012
#29