Defining Oneself
by
Marilyn Mackenzie
(Age: 56)
copyright 02-22-2002
Age Rating: 7 to 127
Is it only a "woman thing" that we are defined by the role we have at the moment? Derek’s mom. Ed’s wife. These are labels I’ve worn and even answered to in the past. Some of my son’s friends still call me "Derek’s mom" instead of by any name, even though he and they are 17 and 18 year olds.
It’s confusing once one’s role and status changes, oft times almost overnight, from married to single (divorced or widowed). I used to question the complaints of friends who said that they stopped receiving invitations to gatherings once their marital status changed.
Now I understand, since I’ve experienced that same thing. Why is this? I haven’t really changed, for my true definition was never Derek’s mom or Ed’s wife.
My personality hasn’t changed. I’m still that same joyful, Ms. Merry Sunshine that I’ve always been.
I’m still and ever a child of God. If I must wear a label, let that be the one I embrace.
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"You are a **child of the Universe**, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. " (Desiderata, Max Ehrmann)
And once everyone realizes we all *are* those children of the Universe, perhaps they would recognize the Dereks' moms and Eds' wives for what they are.
An eloquent insight ito your soul Mariyln, you're brave to put it out there.~~nan
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