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Doreen Frances's avatar

Such tenderness in Jude's act of hugging the statue and at the same time nurturing herself and her birth mother. It brought tears to my eyes.

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Finding Home with Jude's avatar

Thank you. I responded to the desire within. I felt a little afraid someone would see. It took some courage but it became a sacred moment that was healing.

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Doreen Frances's avatar

I'm glad you did it and wrote the story so we could witness your grief/pain and your healing.

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

Yes, such kindness!

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Kate Farrell's avatar

Nurturing story! I love how you take the metaphor of the stone mother and make her real, bring her to life for you and the archetypal Mother.

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Finding Home with Jude's avatar

There is an archetypal Death Mother as well and I felt connections to both Death Mother and Mother through this moment with the statue. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts.

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Mary Ellen Gambutti's avatar

Yes, Jude did a lovely job!

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