http://www.smilingischic.com/noi-madri-senza-figli/
I have never done this before - but I found the Italian text so beautiful and touching that I simply had to contact to author. I asked her if she could translate the text to English since I would like to share it with my readers. And here is the translation:
http://www.smilingischic.com/
Do read it, I am sure you will love it as much as I did.
I started with the Italian version, but had to admit defeat! Thanks Klara - what a lovely post. I particularly loved that she said she has learned not to think about it - to guide her mind away from the thoughts. Exactly what my latest post was about!
ReplyDeleteYou are right - this article is bellissimo! Thanks for sharing, dear Klara!
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you!!! I can never put into words what is felt in my heart of hearts; you and Mali and smilingchic do it so well. This really made my day, and even made me smile ("A friend of mine adopted a dog and then got pregnant") THANK YOU dear Klara.
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Awesome, thank yu for convincing her to translate it, and thank you for bringing it to my attention <3
ReplyDeleteHi Klara thanks so much for alerting me to that piece by Sandra. I'm very interested in the situation in Italy as I know that the birth rate is very low and I personally know a few 40-something Italian women who don't have kids. It looks like it has hit a nerve, what with all the comments under the piece. There's a lovely comment from an ex-student of hers saying that she is happy and proud to have been one of the daughters of a 'mother without children' such as her, and that she adores her - I found that very moving, I think this woman has touched a lot of hearts.
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