I just got back from the Trust Birth Conference, and my mind is filled with things to reflect. I didn't get to attend many of the sessions due to the fact that Lilah wanted to be Ms. Chatty Cathy. But, you know what? It didn't matter. Just BEING THERE was amazing! I sat in the halls and got to talk with the most fascinating women I have ever met. I picked the brains of women who have been in the birth field for longer than I have been alive. I shared my birth stories with women who laughed and cried with me. My faith in being "with woman" has been restored. But, you know what I learned most from the conference?
TO SPREAD TRUTH!!
I used to be very vocal about my thoughts and opinions in regards to birth, breastfeeding, circumcision, vaccines and natural parenting, but for the last few years I have kind of kept quiet. I just wanted to keep the peace in hopes of making a few local friends. So, when the subject of birth or breastfeeding came up I would mostly keep quiet. But, no more. I can not allow all the lies that are out there to continue to be spread. It's not fair for women today, and it isn't fair for my daughter and her generation! I will stand up for TRUTH! I will be vocal, I will be loud, and most likely I will be disliked, and talked about. But, I don't care. I would rather someone hate me for who I am, than like me for who I am not.
I have so many thoughts that need to come out, and I plan to blog about them. I can't keep it in any longer!!
So, can you handle the truth??
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2 comments:
I'm excited to hear what you learned and what is on your mind. Seriously, we need to meet soon, I doubt anything you say would offend me!!
-another navy wife trying to make friends =)
Yes! I definitely will join you in spreading that truth! Thanks for your comment on my blog, too!
Hugs,
Sondra
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