MOTHERHOOD

The gift that keeps on giving

I remember when he was born and I “had that first contact, I was just giving ” God thanks and I was so overcome with emotions, and from that point, I learnt how to let go and trust.

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All the sacrifices will be worth it because of all the joy and laughter and happiness they will bring you.

Debbie Bissoon, media personality and mother of Josiah Syre Watkis

This journey has brought – from the beginning – a flurry of different emotions. When I first found out I was pregnant, I was in disbelief because I was told I couldn’t get pregnant.

I remember when he was born and I had that first contact, I was just giving God thanks, and I was so overcome with emotions, and from that point, I learnt how to let go and trust.

Because of my producer background, I’m used to wanting to be in control of things, but motherhood has taught me to let go and trust. It has also taught me patience. I have to be much more accommodating now to the process of dealing with another human being.

Since he came into this world, I’ve developed such a big love for him, and I’ve become more thankful because of this blessing I’ve been gifted with. He has expanded that feeling of responsibility and has pushed me to do more. There’s no comfort zone now.

I’m big on creating a legacy for him.

Sophia Brown, reggae singer and mother of two

When you become a mother, you have to forget about yourself because you are living for you and another human being. Unfortunately for me, I am a single mother, so I had to make a lot of sacrifices to be the best mother I could for my children.

As you watch them grow to have their own personalities, you start to enjoy the bond and friendship that you develop with your child.

Being a working mother is not easy. Being away from your children is a big sacrifice because there is homework, parent-teacher consultations, sports activities, and so much more that you will miss, but you have to work to make sure they have food, clothing, and an education.

All the sacrifices, however, will be worth it because of all the joy and laughter and happiness they will bring you.

Debbie Bissoon and her one-yearold son, Josiah Syre Watkis.

Sophia Brown (right) and her daughter Daniela Stone.

Reggae singer Sophia Brown and son Jahmel Clarke.