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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 15 of 46

I grew up thinking my Mother was a good mother, in fact the best mother in the world! And when I had children I would be just like her. It didn't quite work that way. My Mother was a stay-at-home mom, and the things I remember best are the delicious aroma of homemade bead, doughnuts chocolate chip cookies, and hot apple pie when I came home. I remember wishing I could have sandwiches made out of Wonder Bread, like some of my friends, instead of her bread all the time. There was always a hot meal complete with meat, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, and of course a yummy dessert. I, on th...
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