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01/03/2017
Dr. Laura:
As I lay on my bed this morning, petting my dog, chatting with my husband as he got ready for work, something you've said repeatedly on-air sunk in. I'm 38 years old, married 1 1/2 years, and I'm almost 8 months pregnant. I've already quit my fabulous job as a music teacher to be a housewife and stay-at-home Mommy. However, I've struggled to find my center in these new roles. Since I taught my last music lesson, I've done all the things I think I'm supposed to do - be attentive to my husband, make meals, create a pleasant home for my husband to return to every evening, plan fun activities, host parties and more. Yet, I've felt emotionally disconnected from much of it.
That's when I recalled what you've said many times: "Day care is a place where a child is unloved all day." So, naturally, home is where a child or husband is loved all day. Home is love, but what does it look like or feel like? How do I connect my heart to these new roles? That's when it hit me this morning - THIS is what it looks and feels like! A calm, warm, patient woman smiling, listening, and loving. My heart is a big, cozy bed that my family and pets get to snuggle into. As I type this, my baby started kicking wildly - in agreement?
I am the heart of my family. As I've also heard you say before, "Do the right thing and the feelings will follow." I now understand what you mean. I've behaved lovingly, and now I FEEL loving. It's a wonderful, peaceful sensation. Thank you!
Warmest wishes,
Leigh-Anna
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