I have always prided myself for being independent. Maybe this was a defense mechanism because I didn't have many friends growing up. But being an adult - and especially a mother - requires more friends and support than I ever thought was imaginable. I have been so incredibly lucky to have a frontline of such incredible moms that are simply a small drive or a walk away here in Macau. I have often felt very ambivalent about living in Macau but these authentic relationships have truly sustained me in all of my times here. I am especially grateful for D - who was a trusted exercise buddy from my last stint here and with whom I emoted through our sweat as a proxy for our well of tears before the sun rose. This was many moons ago, but this was truly life affirming for me and is something I will cherish forever. Despite all of the glamour and excitement that is often this strange life that is Macau I have really enjoyed getting to know my mother friends from all over the world as we navigate this strange, strange place we call home for now.
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