Saturday, April 21, 2012

Thank you.



In celebration National Volunteer Week, April 15-21
THANK YOU
to the many wonderful, beautiful, caring, giving, brilliant, dynamic and dedicated
volunteers that keep POEM going strong. To our
Board of Directors,
Advisors,
Mentors,
Facilitators,
Support Line Volunteers,

Coordinators,
Fundraisers,
Project Volunteers
and Donors:
each and every one of you are truly and greatly appreciated and needed.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The MOMologues. Why?

Why The MOMologues?

Because

Together, I can.

Yes, The MOMologues: The Original Comedy About Motherhood is POEM's only signature benefit event for the year. Yes, the awareness and the funds raised are vital to our mission.  

But why did we select a comedy about motherhood?  After all, the issues in which POEM addresses are serious stuff. Depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts are nothing to laugh at.  True, but the funny, silly, crazy, scary things that happen throughout pregnancy, new motherhood and beyond, bond us all. 

All mothers, at some moments, feel as though they’ve no idea what they’re doing.
All mothers, at some moments, cry.  Sob.  Weep.  From worry, joy, sadness, fear.
All mothers, at some moments, feel overwhelmed.
All mothers, at some moments, wonder what happened to their mind – and their bodies.

And while, in this age of Mommy Bloggers and social media, more stories of Real Moms are shared – and that is important, to be applauded and supported – nothing can replace the power of together. 

Together, I can:
Meet my own needs in order to meet the needs of my family.
Ask for help when I need it.
Forgive myself for mistakes.
Live in the chaos.

Coming together to laugh, cry, share – face to face – is powerful and vital.  It reminds each and every one of us that when we’re spent, tired, frustrated, grumpy, worried and feeling alone: that we are not. 

We are together, as mothers, as a community: powerful.   

And funny. 

See you at the show.