The writer recounts her journey from being adopted as Baby Girl Martinez in Santa Ana, California, to becoming a mother through adoption after facing infertility. She reflects on the loss of her adoptive mother to cancer and her husband’s unexpected death, emphasising the support she received from friends, coworkers, and neighbours. Despite her challenges, she advocates for every woman to have equal access to motherhood, believing that women can pursue careers while raising children. She calls for communities and institutions to provide support, resources, and programmes to empower women in their journey to motherhood. The writer suggests solutions, such as affordable daycare and remote work options, to eliminate obstacles for mothers. She emphasises the importance of celebrating and supporting mothers every day of the year.
https://www.newsweek.com/women-deserve-equal-access-motherhood-opinion-1899035
