After celebrating Father's Day, I went to share my mentor's daughter's ballet recital. She had the biggest smile of all the girls on stage. I felt proud!
A group of us went to dinner after the performance. We were lucky to take over a no-show table as many families were celebrating.
The interesting fact was that our group did not have one single male. It was seven women and two girls. What a great evening, especially for the girls. The evening reminded me of my childhood where I am often in all-women groups with my mother and her friends.
I often wondered about the consequences of single parenthood, but seeing how happy K is through the years, I don't think she missed out much by not having a dad. She is constantly surrounded by people who love her, especially confidant women. The irony is that watching my mentor's experience has ruled out single parenthood for me; I will need that partner to do some of the caretaking!
Although I am still uncertain about whether I will ever be a mother, I do know that I will continue to connect to old and young people. To be loved by so many women is not the same as having a man, but it's more than enough for now.
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