Takeaway
Unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Passion in the Medical Profession | May 7, 2021 | <1 min read
Highlights
I lost my mother during residency and am always grateful for nurturing and kind female colleagues.
Dr. Megan Gerber
Many women have filled the role my mother used to play for me. I appreciate their willingness to be present for me for the things I'd usually have asked my mother advice about.
Dr. Mariah Robertson, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Acceptance.
Dr. Chase Anderson, UCSF
Unconditional love.
Dr. Rachel Salas, Johns Hopkins Medicine.
When my mother-in-law was 80 she quietly signed up for a course to learn how to become a life coach. Over the next five years she enjoyed her new role, helping many people clarify their purpose and goals. She showed me you're never too old to take a chance that can lead to personal growth.
Dr. Susan Lehmann, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Role modeling how to give selfless and constant love, forgive easily, respect elders, and put yourself out there!
Dr. Ambereen Mehta, Johns Hopkins Medicine
My brave Mama friend has helped me to find the magic in the mess.
Dr. Jess Colburn, Johns Hopkins Medicine
When I said I didn’t think I would be a good NP, my mother-in-law said, “Put on your armor and do it anyway.”
Maureen Flood, NP
A nursing colleague a generation older than me helped me understand that work will always be there, however kids grow up fast and we can’t get that time back.
Dr. Laura Hanyok, Johns Hopkins Medicine
My mother taught me the power and gift of service to others.