Whitefish River And you better start swimmin' or you'll sink like a stone

She listened to the other woman, feeling for her so much that her face twisted with sympathy and concern. Just because you are a mother, doesn't mean you have to give up who you were, Speedy offered. I think you just have to find some way to be both yourself and a mother, and it's not very easy to figure that out. She smiled warmly at Aurëwen. As for your daughter, just give her some time; she's been through a lot too.

The healer nodded in understanding as Aurëwen explained how treating her first patient made her see the wonder of healing. She understood that feeling very well. Healing was her passion, and it had been that way for as long as she could remember. She wasn't sure if it developed with her mother's lessons or if her mother started teaching her so young because she saw how much Speedy was drawn to helping others. Either way, she was very grateful for all of the knowledge her mother had shared.

She still believed Aurëwen was being too hard on herself. But she could understand the guilt she must be feeling. I think it's important for you to try and find a balance. Your happiness is important too, and it doesn't mean you have to skirt your responsibilities as a mother. She sighed a little. You can't wander like you used to before you had children, but maybe you could find an alternative that gives you the same joy. She wasn't sure what that was, but she would gladly help the other mother figure it out.