Wow, I can really feel the heartbreak this woman is experiencing. I have much experience with the heartbreak that mothers and children feel from being separated...I hope less time and money will be spent trying to develop more daycare and preschool programs and more time, money, and energy will be spent trying to create a society that focuses on the primacy of the family and of bonds that must be built and strengthened within a family. This woman says it best: But if you ask what our children want most, theyll tell you us. They want their Mommy. Tomorrow, I will wipe away tears, pull toddlers off of my legs, unclench tiny, little fingers from around my neck and pass over a very new baby. I will not be able to kiss boo boos that happen throughout the day. I will not be able to lay the babies down for their naps. I will not be able to feed my newborn when she cries for me. Once again, I will have to try to pretend Mommy isnt hurting or an emotional wreck inside and make my best attempt to put on a brave face for the sake of my babies. But knowing myself, no matter how courageous I strive to be, undoubtedly, tears will stream down my face. My children will see the pain in my eyes. Despite my best efforts and complete preparation, tomorrow morning will be terrible. ...So I ask you, Mr. President, why is the United States the only developed country without laws providing paid maternity leave? In fact, why were one of the only countries without any paid maternity leave? huffingtonpost/regan-long/a-working-mothers-plea-to-the-president_b_6090202.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000037
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 03:56:20 +0000