It wasn’t through choice that I became a mum at 36. I wanted to be a young mum but things never worked out for me.
– Denise Van Outen
There are a lot of things in my life that I would not have chosen at the time. I would’ve chosen my way out of a lot of pain, physical and otherwise, if someone had offered me the choice. But would I still be me if I’d had the power to make those choices?
We are the sum of our experiences. And if I were to change those experiences I would change who I am.
Because my only choice at times was how to react I have knowledge of certain areas I wouldn’t otherwise, I have empathy for others I would not have, I have friends I would not have met, I have grown in directions that would not have otherwise been available to me.
It scares me at times to think of what my life might be like if I had been given the power to choose the actions of others or the consequences of my own actions.
I am an educator and PhD. I quilt, belly dance, run, read, and try to grow things. I am a Mormon. I am infertile. I am a daughter, sister, aunt, grand-daughter, friend, wife, and mom.
Brett L. Dennis
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AmandaStretch
I’m glad I choose to read your blog this month, it’s been fun. 😀
It’s interesting to think about how certain little decisions I made in an instant — and almost didn’t make — ended up being huge life-altering events. :brett:
As painful as some of my experiences have been, I have to agree with you that I would not be who I am without those hard times. We are a more compassionate people.