To My Daughters…
I have been struggling with how I will explain to my daughters all that is happening in our world right now. So, instead… I am going to share my heart with you all. I do not have the perfect words. But I want you to know that I see you and I am grateful to be among you.
When I was pregnant, I secretly wanted to have girls so badly. In fact, I was so worried about being disappointed about not having girls, that I convinced myself both times that we were having boys. We waited to find out. When each was born, I couldn't believe that my dreams became real.
I wish I could tell you exactly why I wanted daughters. If I dig deep, I would say - I want to create a legacy of strong women in our family. I wanted to bring more members to our tribe.
Early on, I did not think about the challenges that we would face. I did not expect to be explaining to a 7 and 10 year old that they don't have free range to make decisions about their bodies. That while they can decide who they love and want to partner with, they might not be legally "allowed."
It all feels so heavy, and as though we are standing on wobbly cobblestones at the same time.
I don't know what our future holds… but this is what I want to say to give you hope that we can find solid ground and we can release the burden that we were never meant to carry.
I will fight for you. I will help you find a way. You will never be alone. I will always be your soft landing spot.
To all of you, my sisters in life. Thank you for holding down the fort as the fierce tribe I get to be part of. I feel peace in your presence.
I will fight for you and help you find a way so that you never feel alone.
Sending you so much love.
Ali
About Ali Novitsky, MD
Dr. Novitsky is certified by the Life Coach School, Obesity Board Certified, a physician speaker, and fitness enthusiast. Ali helps women physicians achieve their optimal health with scientific, yet intuitive, principles that work.
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