what do you admire about your fellow girl-moms?

I admire too many Girlmoms to name them by name. But my girls know who they are... or at least should. lol.

I admire every single Girlmom for having the strength to speak out and fight for their rights as women.

I admire them for being themselves, regardless of the stereotypes and age discrimination.

I admire them for protesting our rights.

I admire them for being supportive of every girl who joins, regardless of her background, race, values, morals, age, or status.

I admire them for being pro-choice.

I admire them for showing they care in other's times of need, even when they're having difficult times themselves.

I admire them for teaching self-love and demonstrating it beautifully.

I admire them for teaching us the art of unlearning.

I admire them for co-sleeping, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, etc.

I admire them for dumpster diving, thrift shopping, bargain hunting, etc.

I admire them for working or being SAHMs.

I admire them for providing the best they possibly can for the children of tomorrow.

I admire them for being single, married, engaged, committed, etc.

I admire them for being straight, queer, bi, etc.

I admire them for who they are and what they stand for.

I admire each and every one of you. And don't ever forget it. :)

There are so many gals here that I admire. In each post that I've read, each girl that's I've talked to, I'm left in awe. Whether its helping me learn/unlearn, or them learning/unlearning. I admire everyone on this board, but there are a couple i would like to single out.

I have to say that Pam has always been an uplifting person around the boards. The same for chicamocha. I don't know what I would have done without some of her pms.

Then there's Skylar. Even though we haven't ever been *super close* I've always valued her opinion and her ability to know when I needed a pm or gentle reminder.

This will come off so love letter-ish... :P

I really love the insight Kaya adds through her responses. And her wisdom is something else, man. She so often presents this informed, well-articulated view where I'm left thinking to myself "Damn, that's what I was thinking," but of course, I could never organize it so well!

I love Betty Crocker Punk Rocker's sense of humor and straightforwardness.

I love Adcaela, because she is keen and really cute! (who doesn't love her, seriously.)

I love Maja's dedication, even if she thinks I don't see it. This is one strong, smart, fierce woman who will forever have my respect.

I love my Chicamoca. She's a friend IRL, a former co-worker, and introduced me to girlmom! She was call #2 when I got my positive, only second to BD isn't too bad...

I love Meghan's knowledge and willingness to share it. You bring so much to these boards.

Oh, I know there is more! I will post more as I think of it.

Many of them know what it's like - they know how it is like to be in my situation. They understand more than anyone I know.

They are amazing to vent to ... and awesome listeners.

They're beautiful, smart, good mothers and know their shit. They can defend their beliefs and know what they're talking about.

They get IT.

Rebex always knows what she's saying and has helped me out a lot when it came to BD.

Kat (used to post here) did the same thing, she has been there for me.

Skylar is the one that knows so much when it comes to BD ... we vent to each other & I love it, because it seems she understands.

Chicamocha - I love her, she's always so busy with everything, but still makes time for her kid. That's awesome ... she's determined.

Kaya has helped me out in a few different issues - and it is awesome. She knows what she is talking about & her postings are never boring. Rock.

Maja - amazing. Her post on sex workers was really eye-opening, even though I had agreed with lots of what she said ...

Naivete - we've had a few disagreements in the past, but she's definately opened my eyes on many issues ... awesome.

... I could go on & on.

Kaya - My jaw drops every time I read one of her posts. She knows her shit, how to say it, so grounded.

Naivete - So passionate. So educated. Such a strong sense of morality.

Maja - Opens my eyes like no one else. Informed and empowered.

Mamamayhem - Opinionated, loud, brassy. I love her.

Megan - Always has the best medical advice. Solid and rational.

Britt - Fun, funny, quirky. So awesome.

I could say something for every member here, but that would take me all night :wink:

This might sounds cheesy but sometimes I like to think I actually know all you GMs...

PS I hope nobody feels left out of all this :?

Britt - (forgot! how could i? ;) ) she called me one night when i was having an awful, awful night after some BD stuff ... i know she may have known what to say, but it fucking meant a TON to me. i love her.

I don't think I can seperate anyone out, because you are all amazing, kick-ass women...and I only wish I could live up to the example you all give.

haha no it isn't. everytime i see sophia (more often then not now in pics!) i think of that night and all the days you would come over pregnant and we would sit in my backyard and talk. you were one friend that i felt like really got me then. understood the magnitude of my decisions then. it really meant more then you know.

there are so many girlmom's here that i admire. i respect each and everyone of you though.

there are mamas that i think of that have gotten me through some pretty rough times like rosie, kaya, cristi (you always tell me i'll be fabulous on my first day of school which makes me walk into the classroom shaking my ass...), maja, ames, erika, julie, lauren and heather who always offer me good advice on my lj and make me realize I MAKE MY LIFE. they are amazing women.

i respect all of you that do this mothering thing everyday while living your lives. i've watched so many mamas fall into the whole "im a mother" trap and they forget to live their lives. to do whats important to them and balance motherhood. we make decisions based on our reproductive choices and not on what is important to us (how many of us stayed with BD's because it would be better for the kids?). When we learn to respect ourselves as well as raise smart, talented, loved kids then we have all become what i know we could.

regardless of what you all see here there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes and i admire the other mods for being able to give up their time to help out here. we are a tight knit group and theres lots of loving learning and unlearning that goes on back there.

thanks for all the kind things you said about me. honestly it brought up some tears. i've been feeling really underappreciated and it what just what i needed to hear.

aw, this thread is so cute. I don't want to play favourites, but I really admire a ton of ladies on this site too.

I think all of you are so awesome but a few really close people when I have a hard time or just need someone to talk to

adcaela- you are awesome and so is your kiddo. You seem like so much fun and I would want to hang out with you oneday!

Britt- you always hold my head high even when I dont think I can make it. You encouraging words mean alot to me

Kell- You I cant even explain what a great person you are. How loving and caring and into helping others. I dont know what I would do if I couldnt talk to you. We have been talking since before our kiddos were born 2.5 yrs ago wow!

Kaya- your words are so inspiring to women and people in general. I have your qoutes posted on my myspace lol. Your an awesome educated women and I could only dream to think like you do.

maja- you have introduced me into a whole new world of realities on sex work and I cant thank you enough. you have helped me unlearn some of the things I thought and that is the most valuable thing you could have givin me ever!

These are just a few not including rosie, ramonegirl, mammayham, naivete,chicamocha and many others I cant remember right now its 7 in the morning lol.

Each and every woman on here is special. These are just some that I have become close to.

i really dont want to single out any persons.

i just want to say i love all girl-moms. you all are strong and amazing. you each have your own strengths and weaknesses and you all have something great about you.

it has been such a GREAT pleasure to be here at GM. i have met one GM in person and unfortuanetly we lost touch. okay one person i do have to point out one girl-mom. . . .

Lisa aka momtobe19- recently we have gotten closer and im so glad. you are great and you are there for me!! :) thanks!