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Re: TNYRB Personal Ad


Michelle, 
Nice to hear from you.  Don't think your ad was unreasonable.  Maybe a little unusual.  


However, I have known several young women, (not excluding my daughter, of course) who at some time or another needed the guidance of a mother/older friend.  Not necessarily for personal reasons.  (I would have found that inappropriate as I am not a qualified as a psychologist!) but just to have a conversation once in awhile about things like careers, educational possibilities, general advice, etc.  I am retired and doing a lot of interesting things.  (Also seeing doctors, which retired people seem to do a lot!) Would exchange emails, if you wish.
Mentor Mom




Dear Mentor Mom,


Exchanging emails and getting to know one another would be a beautiful thing.  I appreciate your offer. I look forward to hearing more about your life.  One of the main thrusts of my life right now is starting a family.  Though my husband and I have been together since I was 19, we made a decision to wait until he completed his medical education.  This is a more difficult thing at my age--something I wish I had given more consideration to--but I am hopeful that this will happen soon.  I experienced a late miscarriage last fall and so am naturally eager to be pregnant again.  I am sure that this has contributed to my renewed mother quest.  I have mothers on the brain much of the time.


Thank you for extending yourself in this way.


Fondly,
Michelle