#motherhood

No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother. ↗

— Margaret Sanger

#motherhood #women #consciousness

Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. ↗

— Howard W. Hunter

#mankind

Breasts are a scandal because they shatter the border between motherhood and sexuality. ↗

— Iris Marion Young

#breastfeeding #breasts #children #feminism #motherhood

Here's what I hadn't realized: the mother you haven't seen for almost thirty-six years isn't your mother, she's a stranger. Sharing DNA doesn't make you fast friends. This wasn't a joyous reunion. It was just awkward. ↗

— Jodi Picoult

#motherhood #reunion #motherhood

My mom smiled at me. Her smile kind of hugged me. ↗

— R.J. Palacio

#mom #mother #motherhood #smile #motherhood

I think all mothers are alike, regardless of cultural background, when it comes to illogical cleaning. ↗

— Neal Shusterman

#mothers #motherhood

She was a terrible mother, there was no doubt about it, but she didn't even have the strength to feel guilty. ↗

— Kate Atkinson

#motherhood

As a Christian, my highest calling is not motherhood; my highest calling is to follow Christ. ↗

— Rachel Held Evans

#christianity #feminist #spirituality #womanhood #motherhood

Maybe mothers - consciously or subconsciously - repelled their daughters in different ways. ↗

— Jodi Picoult

#motherhood

بوسعك أن تخلعي دومًا ما ترتدينه من أثواب ، أما ثوب الأمومة فهو لا يخلع ، يظل عالقًا متشيثًا بك .. ملتصقًا لا يغادرك مهما كبر أطفالك .. يظلون أطفالًا في قلبك .. ! ↗

— أروى خميّس

#litter #mother #motherhood #motherhood