September 06, 2003 • Page Image 51
…LIFECYCLES As Life Cycles, Perspective Becomes Sharper Debra B. Darvick A n inveterate chronicler, I kept a journal of my son's first three years of life detailing the milestones that consume new mothers — first smile, new teeth, stretches of sleep longer than a nano-nap. I poured out my frustrations, fears and inadequacies I felt in this new role of Mother. Tucked somewhere in those lined pages was a plea for per- spective, a cry for dist...…

















































