Mothering and Women’s Words

Posted on by janice williamson

3 June 2013

Last night I launched a co-edited volume of 75 voices celebrating the 20th anniversary of Women’s Words. My daughter was in the audience. I thought of this moment not long ago when she was too shy to stay in the audience and came up to the front to stand with me while I read my essay about mothering my lovely child. Such beautiful memories. Such a wonderful experience mothering this girl through these years….

Women’s words 2003 B
Women’s Words Week, University of Alberta, August 2003

Published by janice williamson

A writerly subject. Lover of ideas, politics, social justice, and yoga. Schooled during second-wave feminism. Enlivened by my splendid daughter’s insights and energy. Retired after 32+ years as university professor into the creative splendour of time.

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