It's been such a great pleasure to follow your art career and watch it develop over many years. Everything you create shouts (quietly) Cathy made me. You have a special voice. Thanks for sharing your personal story.
Thank you for sharing. I suppose most of us have Mother Wound in some fashion. I wasn't neglected or mistreated, but I knew I was a disappointment to her. My brother is six years older than I and he has always been perfect. Dutiful and intelligent. I was always out-to-lunch as I flitted from one thing to another. It was a strange feeling when she started calling me "Mama" during the last year of her life when she was bedridden and I took care of her, gladly. After she passed, I was sorting through her belongings and came across a scrapbook she'd accumulated of my writings from when I worked at the local newspaper. She'd never said a word to me at the time and I never knew she was even reading them. So, maybe I wasn't so much of a disappointment to her as I thought.
Dear Cathy, thank you for sharing all of this, and I’m so sorry these things happened to you. Aside from your creative, making, and writing talents, you are a strong, resourceful, inspiring soul. I am grateful for the words “The Mother Wound”. Your “Story” doll has rested in an old blue teacup here on my worktable for many years now. Always steadfast, charming, reassuring, and full of quiet tales. Now, she will also be a reminder that we not alone. Heartfelt thoughts and thanks to you.
Cathy, I appreciate the courage it took for you to share your very personal journey. I, too, struggle with the Mother Wound (didn't know that it had a name until your post, so thank you for that!). It helps to talk about it with others as that is part of the healing process, I believe. I'm a great listener if you ever wish to chat. :) Kindest Regards, Bethany
How well your stamina and determination have served you! And how wonderfully you mother your own children through the ups and downs. I am filled with admiration for how you have created the world you envisioned. 💚
Thank you Cathy for your bravery in sharing such a personal story. Your work is so unique & special. I love how your handwork tells stories, just like your written work. And your written work always sets forth these little tantalising vignettes. I really look forward to reading your Studio Notes & seeing the delights you have been creating each week.
First, I am so sorry for your very deep woundings. Those experiences are so hard and have such lasting consequences. That was a brave thing to share those very personal experiences with strangers and friends and I applaud you for doing so. I am so sorry that you have had to deal with those very tender things. I have always enjoyed your work because to me it has felt relatable, inherently good, like little glimpses into the beauties of simple things, and like small prayers of thanksgiving. I am so grateful that you shared your story as it may give hope to others in their struggles to continue along difficult paths despite the traumas and setbacks that are an integral part of this life. To me it seems that there is always some sort of pain that informs the beautiful works or artists. Thank you for sharing the hard stuff of life. It builds on a connected community of humanity and helps others to feel supported and not so alone. Thank you, dear gentle soul.
You are such an inspiration Cathy and to bare your soul like this takes a great deal of courage. I have followed you and your work for some time now and have several pieces by you each unique, each with it's own voice . Thankyou for sharing your story. I look forward to reading more and continuing to follow your work. Much love Dawn x (from England not Australia 😀)
And you are also not alone with a Mother Wound. Thank you for sharing your story.
It's been such a great pleasure to follow your art career and watch it develop over many years. Everything you create shouts (quietly) Cathy made me. You have a special voice. Thanks for sharing your personal story.
Thank you for sharing. I suppose most of us have Mother Wound in some fashion. I wasn't neglected or mistreated, but I knew I was a disappointment to her. My brother is six years older than I and he has always been perfect. Dutiful and intelligent. I was always out-to-lunch as I flitted from one thing to another. It was a strange feeling when she started calling me "Mama" during the last year of her life when she was bedridden and I took care of her, gladly. After she passed, I was sorting through her belongings and came across a scrapbook she'd accumulated of my writings from when I worked at the local newspaper. She'd never said a word to me at the time and I never knew she was even reading them. So, maybe I wasn't so much of a disappointment to her as I thought.
What a strong Inspirational woman you are. Softly filling the lives of others with your gentle words and gentle works.
Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate you sharing the other sides of yourself Cathy . It is interesting to know your journey - and to further connect with you and your art
Thank you for sharing this part of your story, Cathy. It only deepens my admiration for you. X
Dear Cathy, thank you for sharing all of this, and I’m so sorry these things happened to you. Aside from your creative, making, and writing talents, you are a strong, resourceful, inspiring soul. I am grateful for the words “The Mother Wound”. Your “Story” doll has rested in an old blue teacup here on my worktable for many years now. Always steadfast, charming, reassuring, and full of quiet tales. Now, she will also be a reminder that we not alone. Heartfelt thoughts and thanks to you.
Cathy, I appreciate the courage it took for you to share your very personal journey. I, too, struggle with the Mother Wound (didn't know that it had a name until your post, so thank you for that!). It helps to talk about it with others as that is part of the healing process, I believe. I'm a great listener if you ever wish to chat. :) Kindest Regards, Bethany
How well your stamina and determination have served you! And how wonderfully you mother your own children through the ups and downs. I am filled with admiration for how you have created the world you envisioned. 💚
Thank you Cathy for your bravery in sharing such a personal story. Your work is so unique & special. I love how your handwork tells stories, just like your written work. And your written work always sets forth these little tantalising vignettes. I really look forward to reading your Studio Notes & seeing the delights you have been creating each week.
First, I am so sorry for your very deep woundings. Those experiences are so hard and have such lasting consequences. That was a brave thing to share those very personal experiences with strangers and friends and I applaud you for doing so. I am so sorry that you have had to deal with those very tender things. I have always enjoyed your work because to me it has felt relatable, inherently good, like little glimpses into the beauties of simple things, and like small prayers of thanksgiving. I am so grateful that you shared your story as it may give hope to others in their struggles to continue along difficult paths despite the traumas and setbacks that are an integral part of this life. To me it seems that there is always some sort of pain that informs the beautiful works or artists. Thank you for sharing the hard stuff of life. It builds on a connected community of humanity and helps others to feel supported and not so alone. Thank you, dear gentle soul.
You are such an inspiration Cathy and to bare your soul like this takes a great deal of courage. I have followed you and your work for some time now and have several pieces by you each unique, each with it's own voice . Thankyou for sharing your story. I look forward to reading more and continuing to follow your work. Much love Dawn x (from England not Australia 😀)