October 2025
A half-birthday celebration…
Mile markers for growth start long before a mother marks a wall documenting the growth of a child. It starts with her growth as a mother while her daughter or son grows within her womb— or by anxious prospective parents who are eagerly awaiting adoption.
The joy of motherhood along with challenges is clearly expressed by FFL School and Event Coordinator Bella Fechter in her latest contribution to our online series, “Sheer Joy.” She makes it clear that the trade offs experienced by young mothers are so worth every sacrifice:
“The world often tells young women to “live it up in your twenties,” to focus on themselves, travel, and party while they can. But what I’ve found is that motherhood, far from holding me back, has been the greatest adventure of all. Nothing has pushed me toward deeper growth and self-discovery more than giving myself to my daughter. It is in the late nights, the early mornings, and the countless daily sacrifices that I’ve discovered who I really am. Motherhood asks everything of you—and in return, it gives you more purpose, more joy, and more love than you could have ever imagined.”
If you have a “Sheer Joy” story, I invite you to share it with our readers. Send your story for consideration to info@feministsforlife.org.
In a world filled with sadness and negativity, we all need more joy filled moments.
Because women deserve better,
Serrin M. Foster
President