‘If my daughter only knew this about me…’
MANY women will admit that they had to learn about the world the hard way — through trial and error. And so it’s understandable that they would want to shield their daughters as much as possible from the harsh realities of the world.
With that being said, every mother has a past. The fortunate ones never killed a fly, but not every woman’s rap sheet is squeaky clean. And if they were to divulge their youthful exploits to their young daughters, they would never be able to claim the higher ground in a disciplinary action again.
Below mothers tell some of the exploits their daughters would be shocked by.
Rachel, 42:
My daughter doesn’t know that I used to drink and smoke back in my day. Thank goodness I stopped when I was still young. She is at an impressionable age now; I really don’t want her starting any bad habits.
Rebecca, 44:
That I had several piercings. I had about three in either ear. Thank goodness they closed up and the others she can’t really see. Because of all these piercings I had a difficult time getting a job as people didn’t take me seriously. Now I have my own business but the fact still remains that it was a lot harder back then. I don’t want my baby girl to have to endure the same hardships I had to bear.
Krystal, 35:
Back in the day I used to be a bit promiscuous. It was a mix of the wrong crowd and not knowing myself enough. If I could go back and change it I would. A woman has to learn to define herself for herself. She cannot be defined by other people as she will always live up to their expectations.
Christine, 34:
I had an abortion when I was younger. It is not something I’m proud of and I wish I could turn back the hands of time and change the past, but I can’t. What is done is done. Being a woman is an awesome responsibility as we have the ability to bring forth life. When you’re pregnant and you feel trapped that is not a good position to be in. That is why I try as much as possible to be my daughter’s confidant. I encourage her to share her thoughts and secrets with me. My mother never did this for me and so when I got pregnant I felt as if I had no place to turn.
Erica, 38:
That I used to sneak out with my boyfriend at night and go to concerts and stuff. I sure as hell wouldn’t try that today, too many dangers out there. But these young people don’t understand this.
Jacqueline, 36:
That I have a tattoo on my butt. Yeah, I definitely don’t want my daughter to find that out. I’m a Christian now and so that would go against the principles that I am trying to instill in this young woman of God.
Pamela, 35:
That I cheated on her father. My husband has since forgiven me but we both made a decision never to bring it up in front of the children. I don’t want my children to grow up in an unstable home. I know I should have thought about that before I did what I did. As long as I am her mother I will try my best to grow her in such a way that she values the sanctity of marriage.
