Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement, 2002
L i t h is a gregarious yet softly spoken woman whose energy and enthusiasm belie her 70 years of... more L i t h is a gregarious yet softly spoken woman whose energy and enthusiasm belie her 70 years of living. She defies every imaginable stereotype I hold of an older person, let alone an older woman. She is active, articulate, and strong (I see her gym equipment in the corner of the room); she is opinionated and, to my complete astonishment, she is sexy. I notice that her eyes sparkle blue every time she throws her head back to laugh with an irresistible combination of wisdom and freedom. I have to admit it, this woman is utterly compelling. L i t h is, however, a mother who has left her children and it is for this reason that I have come to interview her. I just never expected to encounter such a powerful, centred and sensuous woman. I am caught off guard with a reprimanding conscience (asking myself why I assumed an older woman wouldn't possess any or all of L i t h ' s traits) and seduced by the novelty of one who does. I am enamoured with the gift of Lillith's story an...
Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement, 2002
L i t h is a gregarious yet softly spoken woman whose energy and enthusiasm belie her 70 years of... more L i t h is a gregarious yet softly spoken woman whose energy and enthusiasm belie her 70 years of living. She defies every imaginable stereotype I hold of an older person, let alone an older woman. She is active, articulate, and strong (I see her gym equipment in the corner of the room); she is opinionated and, to my complete astonishment, she is sexy. I notice that her eyes sparkle blue every time she throws her head back to laugh with an irresistible combination of wisdom and freedom. I have to admit it, this woman is utterly compelling. L i t h is, however, a mother who has left her children and it is for this reason that I have come to interview her. I just never expected to encounter such a powerful, centred and sensuous woman. I am caught off guard with a reprimanding conscience (asking myself why I assumed an older woman wouldn't possess any or all of L i t h ' s traits) and seduced by the novelty of one who does. I am enamoured with the gift of Lillith's story an...
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