From the moment I knew I would become a mother, I felt a fierce protectiveness over my son. I have always made sure he knows he is safe, protected and loved in the world. He is now 15 and told me recently that he feels protective over me. That protectiveness he feels is a beautiful testament to the bond we share. I grew my son into being and now, as he steps further and further into the world on his own, he knows he is safe. He knows he is loved. He knows he is protected. And so do I.
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