Families From Within: Family Life

Living with another person means agreeing to compromise our own egos to make room for the other. Harmony thrives on continual discussion and respect for each other’s worth as individuals.

Francois, Upton (Quebec)

Nursing was such a natural event at our house, even the dolls were fed that way. It was — and still is — fun to watch how my daughters treat their dolls, wrapping them up in blankets so they won’t get cold, burping them, making noises as if they’d spit up and crying noises so I’ll come running, not sure whether it’s the dolls or the children.

Joan, Dartmouth (Nova Scotia)

As parents we often question our skills. We have to accept that we will make mistakes, that’s what makes us grow and become better parents.

Sylvie, Rockland (Ontario)

Children are not in the way but rather, are the way. The way to a greater understanding of ourselves and the universe.

Claudette, Aylmer (Quebec)

Reconciling work and family is no picnic! A veil of guilt sometimes dims the light of independence. Mother on a tightrope, juggling the varied elements of her life, demands a well-deserved break.

Renée, Tracy (Quebec)

Small and new, you turn to me
As if you’d crawl inside where nothing hurts.
If I could open this man’s body
I’d tuck you under my ribs
And warm you in the infra of my heart.

John, Toronto (Ontario)

The process of adoption is more like a marriage with someone than a birth… families need to be flexible and tolerant of differences, to be accepting of another person no matter what their genetic make up.

Paul and Alison, Windsor (Ontario)

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