My need for an online voice began when I was pregnant with my son. Yes, I had been a facebook user since high school, but as I began to go through a uniquely personal and transformative process, I found that the online forums and communities were the perfect place for a grumpy, nauseas, worried, excited, anxious, ecstatic pregnant woman. I was able to share my fears and wishes with thousands of other women who were due the same month as me, and through these forums I found support and information that has helped me develop my identity as a mother.
One pretty big thing was missing however - people that I could relate to geographically and therefore culturally. No matter how American I may be (and I'm told often that I'm "SO American"), I do live in Israel and my reality is very much Israeli. So I'm on a quest to experience my American motherhood in Israel in a way that others might find relatable, and at least entertaining. I have big dreams of directories and forums for those of us here in Israel, and I hope that one day those dreams can be realized. But for now, why not start sharing the experiences on a smaller scale? So, I have decided TO BLOG. I can't promise it's going to be riveting, but I can promise to be honest, and to try to be helpful.
Looking forward to having you all join me on this Blogging Journey!
looking forward to your point of view, MEM
ReplyDeleteme too sista
ReplyDeleteyou go!
ReplyDeleteexcited to be part of your process
ReplyDeleteproud of you lee - what a great mama
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