I feel very fortunate to be a part of lactnet, even if I am a lurker.  I
feel I have learned so much about so many topics, and I look forward to
putting faces with names in the future.

I have been trying to start what I call the "Nursing Mothers Group" for
pregnant and breastfeeding moms in the small town I live in, but it is
getting harder and harder to sit and wait for nobody to show up.  I am ever-
reminded of the market's pressure on a public's "education".

When I read about the people I look up to having hard days and battles, it
just makes me think about what I may be getting myself into...and I
say, "Bring it on!"  Because as long as I know I am not alone, I know that
there is value in my fight.

I have a real interest in social anthropology, and I wanted to share
Margaret Mead's quote that ties it all together for me...
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

Keep changing the world!
Buffy Chavez, mom, doula, CBE, soon-to-be BA in health promotion

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