To my child, Today you told me you hate me. It wasn't the first time, and it probably won't be the last. Our relationship will always be at odds with each other. This is the nature of being mother and daughter. I had - and sometimes still have - the same relationship with my own mother, and she had the same relationship with her mother. The truth of the matter is that I struggle being a mother. Nothing in my life has prepared me for this task. I'm learning as I go...and I'm making a lot of mistakes. Growing up, I was taught to be a strong woman. In my career, I have been placed in positions to show my strength and independence. But, being a strong woman does not always translate to being a strong mother. Too often these terms are separated to say you cannot have both. As a mom, I have attempted to balance life as a woman and life as a mother instead of combining these terms into something more manageable. If I'm bei...
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