A woman's home is?

There is a place that one feels loved, cherished accepted and valued. Somedays feel like we have houses but no homes. Sadly, for persons living away from their hometowns or even those who never left, the feeling is felt all too frequently. The pull to return to your parents' home is felt all too strongly and makes one wonder what makes your current dwelling feel like home. Your children and spouse are there but yet...

Are you still a little girl, who has not fully left the nest? Still pinning for the embrace of her mother, the warmth and love of her meals. Why haven't you been able to recreate that for yourself, my dear? You are a mother now, you offer warm embraces, warm loving meals, why not offer yourself these? Do you know how? Grow and become, my daughter, into the woman who can also take care of herself.

-BHS