She is a 20 years friend. As millions of women, he husband left her with their 2 sons. Probably because he could not stand giving up with childhood, as millions of men. She took care ,alone, of her sons. She is still alone. Her life is filled with joy. The last time I met her she told me that after some (few) experiences she thought she felt better alone. A question. Is it the conclusion, or is she dreaming of something else ? As far as I am concerned, I would dream of something else.

Written in Istres – South of France

Men have often difficulties to discuss the emotions they experience with a baby or a very young child. I don't know why. I have myself experienced moments of total fusion with my babies. In particular during the middle of the nights when I was feeding them in the dark. Intense moments surrounded by absolute silence. Also more recently, - they are now 9 and 5 -, when we look each other in the eyes, it's like if the emotions were directly connected. I cannot imagine living without having experienced that. I am now very happy that one of my friends who seemed very far from this might be experiencing the same with his son.

Written in a train – somewhere in central France