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Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

Perhaps one has to be very old before one learns to be amused rather than shocked.

I love the surprise element of being a mom.

But in my own particular case, there was something that happened when I became a mother. Whenever in the news I saw an example of a child being abused or mistreated, my response went from being appalled to being physically revolted.

I am shocking, impertinent and insolent that's how it is.

My parents are always a great litmus test. Based on the amount of shrieks my mother gives when we're out in public, her constant shock when somebody comes up and says something nice.

My first child, I think I was completely shell shocked. I was ecstatic but in shock that I was now responsible completely for another life and it was my co-creation and how did I manage that?! I was in awe that I had actually done what millions of other women had done, given birth and now an added responsibility of 'mommy' in my life ahead!

To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don't feel it, you have to pretend.