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Women's Health West
Gratitude
Excerpts from the Tears of Joy, Tears of Frustration Exhibition for International Women's Day 2006
It's the best thing I have ever done. Something I never intended to be." mother from the Lesbian Parents Playgroup
"I came here when I was 12 from Chile. We had a big family
here already. I became a mother at 26 ... I've been very lucky
to stay with them at home. That's what I wanted."
"I am from Mexico, new here in Australia. It's difficult because my family are there. When my children were born it was the best moment in my life." Mothers from the Spanish-speaking Mothers Group
"When they first cuddle you." mother from the Indigenous Parents Playgroup
"It's about my family and a new country. All the things that happened to me are thanks to God." Carolina, Spanish-Speaking Mothers Group
"Superwoman - I feel like that sometimes. The hearts are people around me that support me." Sandra, Spanish-Speaking Mothers Group