When we think we're indispensable, we don't allow another to do our job.
We guard it, criticize others' attempts at it, and believe it our identity and purpose in life.
When we think we're indispensable, we fear what's being done when we're away.
We return to find a million mistakes, slander to our craft, damages we shall have to repair.
When we think we're indispensable, we believe we alone define excellence.
We believe our knowledge is essential. Anyone else will botch the whole thing!
When we mothers think we're indispensable, we forget we're not God to our children.
We refuse offers for help, nitpick grandma's attempts, and view parenting as all-encompassing.
When we mothers think we're indispensable, we cringe to overhear our husband's tone.
We find t's uncrossed, i's un-dotted, and tears to wipe which never would've happened on our watch.
When we mothers think we're indispensable, we believe our love is unselfish.
We believe our softness will save them distress. Anyone else won't make the necessary allowances
Nor carry their crosses for them.
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