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Childless Grandmother

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I’ve been aware how I would feel the sadness when I see heartful interactions between any mothers and their children. I had to accept that the card didn’t play out for me to be a mom other than for my kitties. However, acceptance itself would not necessarily alleviate the grief. I see that by allowing the grief to be present while being totally delighted by my grand daughters brings profound gratitude as well. I am a childless “Baba” and it’s so cool.

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Izumi Tanaka