tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953607740696523736.post1718708808510503395..comments2023-07-21T06:19:27.125-07:00Comments on Childless by Marriage: Read my guest post at Life Without BabySue Fagalde Lickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379397806418651noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953607740696523736.post-30833590654125729862012-04-03T17:44:37.275-07:002012-04-03T17:44:37.275-07:00Lisa, you said it so well. Our books are our babie...Lisa, you said it so well. Our books are our babies, but they're definitely not the same as having an actual human child. <br />Thanks for the good work you do at Life Without Baby.Sue Fagalde Lickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379397806418651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953607740696523736.post-16858997665621745672012-04-03T16:30:56.045-07:002012-04-03T16:30:56.045-07:00Hi Sue,
Thanks for the shout out and for the wonde...Hi Sue,<br />Thanks for the shout out and for the wonderful guest post.<br /><br />I've also heard the "your books are your babies" idea. I think that my writing has undoubtedly helped my healing and coming-to-terms process, but I can't quite reconcile it as a substitute for motherhood.<br /><br />That being said, I am very aware and very appreciative of being able to pursue my creative life so fully because I don't have children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953607740696523736.post-32391583908340478972012-03-26T12:13:49.622-07:002012-03-26T12:13:49.622-07:00Anon Sara,
Congratulations on your business. It i...Anon Sara, <br />Congratulations on your business. It is worthy of praise and attention, not the same as a baby, but still a big accomplishment. I wish you all the best in your new space. <br />Sometimes my books feel like my babies, so I do understand what you mean. <br />Congrats.Sue Fagalde Lickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379397806418651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953607740696523736.post-89565843919529117602012-03-26T11:08:35.906-07:002012-03-26T11:08:35.906-07:00I am going to be opening a retail shop soon. I...I am going to be opening a retail shop soon. I've been working out of my home for 5ish years now and it's time to take the leap into renting a retail space. I liken my business to child rearing. It's always on my mind. I work tirelessly. Even when I want to give up, I continue. Even when I hit a wall and don't know what to do, I persist. It's mind and it reflect me in every way.<br /><br />I plan to have a fabulous grand opening and I will expect people to celebrate with me (i.e. attend the grand opening, send flowers or cards of congrats) as I have celebrated with them time and again. <br /><br />Realistically I know that a business or career really isn't the same "level" as raising a child or cultivating real relationships. I fully know that some will not think to go out of their way to congratulate me. I likely will not get the attention that those who give birth get. <br /><br />Still, deep down inside, this is my focus, this is my joy. I would love for those close to me recognize that my huge undertaking is a great struggle and I deserve some attention and maybe a little fuss.<br /><br />We'll see how it goes. Anon SaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com