Night after night I would watch the honest and brave women walk up to a microphone and share their stories of motherhood. I would laugh and cry with them and say over and over “Me too!” Watching the videos for past Listen to Your Mother shows inspired me to be brave enough to share my own story. I agonized which piece to read, made edits–then took those edits out–and added a few more changes, and took the plunge and auditioned for the Washington DC cast. Weeks later I was pacing the floors refreshing my email every three seconds until the email came from the producer Kate–“You’re in!”
Honestly, I cried and let out a scream that sent the dog racing out of the room (very fitting–you’ll see in the video). Then I panicked. My piece was my usual humor and parenting fail post and so many pieces I had watched online were so heart wrenching and brutally honest. What if my reading didn’t add up to those women sharing such personal stories?
My fears of not measuring up were put at ease when the director Stephanie told the cast how each of our stories served the greater purpose of telling an entire story and taking the audience on a ride full of ups and downs, tears and laughter, sympathy and empathy, and the perfect blend of motherhood.
I love this show. I love the women in this show with me. I love Stephanie and Kate for choosing me. I love this story. And I love that I get to share Listen to Your Mother with you.
While you won’t need the tissues for this reading, I hope it makes you laugh and you watch the videos of the DC cast and the other cities!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
So fun. I missed the show when it came to Boston because I was on vacation in San Diego at the time. I was totally bummed.
mer says
You are so brave to do that! I’m to much of a nervous nelly to stand up at the mike. I love the concept behind it too! Good for you!
Laura (Lauras Little House Tips) says
Wow. I am the one in the audience most of the time just bawling 🙂 That totally takes courage. Hooray for Women like you! Thank you for sharing.
Debbie Denny says
Wow I have not seen these. Looks fantastic and will have to check this out.
Debbie L. says
Me too Debbie – looks like a really good show!
Debra says
I keep hearing about this series. I def need to check it out the next time it comes around here!
Kay Adeola says
Not seen this before.I would never be able to get up and speak.
Lori says
That would be so fun to attend! I love real looks into motherhood.
Kathy says
I haven’t heard of this show before. That takes a lot of guts to share in front of all those people!
Jessica says
I would LOVE to attend this show! This is something every mother can probably relate to. I would really enjoy hearing the stories.
Dee says
Wow! I haven’t heard about this! Very awesome.
Christine Luken says
Wow, that is so awesome you were picked! I will have to check this show out.
Liz Mays says
I love how you keep it all real. Great job on this, girlie!
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
The show was here in Atlanta, too. I had some friends in it!
Amy Desrosiers says
Oh cool! You are totally a pro up there too.
shari says
this looks great and like something i want to see.
Nicole Brady says
Congratulations! I’ve heard of LTYM but haven’t seen it before. Thanks for sharing!
maria @ close tohome says
I need my kids to get on this band wagon however, let’s face it you really don’t realize you should listen to your mother until you are a mother. or father.
Lois Alter Mark says
Awesome! Would love to go to a LTYM show in person!
Jen V says
Congrats on being chosen! I had never heard of this before but will have to look into it.
MommaDJane says
I love the LTYM videos. I hope to attend a show live in person one day. I missed the ones this year unfortunately. Listening to your story, you did a great job! I’ve never been in an earthquake either and have no idea what I would do.
Annie {Stowed Stuff} says
I went to the Boston show! I can’t wait to watch the videos from all my favorite bloggers!
Pam says
I have never heard of this before. Thanks for sharing it- and congrats on being chosen!
Jaime says
The show has never come to my city (or close to my city). I really need to make time to watch the videos!
Kenda says
So incredible. I need to watch some of these videos, I’ve been hearing about them but haven’t watched.
Carly Anderson says
I have never heard of this show before! I am definitely going to watch the videos, though!
Jennifer B says
Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to come back and watch these when I have more time.
Jenn says
I’ve never heard of Listen to Your Mother before. Thanks for sharing – now I’m off to Google to find out everything I can!
Veronica says
I haven’t seen these, but I would love to check it out. Looks like fun
Lexie Lane says
Wow! Good for you! Congratulations! It takes a lot of courage just to get yourself to submit your info! Now I’m going to see what else I can find about it!
Janeane Davis says
Congratulations on this project. I have a friend who participated in this project a few years ago and it was a great experience for her.
Carly Bellard says
How cool is that? I think that is it very important for moms to speak out the truth!
Danielle says
Well done you! I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing it 🙂 I used to be terrified of public speaking, but I am getting slowly better… a definite work in progress 😉
Tracey says
This looks like it would be so much fun to attend! Congrats on this project!
Angela S says
I have never seen this before. That totally takes courage!
Debbie L. says
I have never heard of Listen to Your Mother….sounds like a great show. I will be checking it out!
Rosey says
I haven’t heard of it until now. I think it would be fun!
krystalskitsch says
I didn’t know about the LTYM! Very cool show and good for you, congrats!
Theresa says
I have never heard of this show before, but congrats on being featured. You did an amazing job up there. I would have peed my pants lol.
Christie says
This looks amazing!! So glad you shared too!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I love that events like this allow others to share. While so many mothers have similarities, they are all quite different, proving their is no one way to get through motherhood.
Melinda says
Wow, great job! I could never get up on stage like that in front of so many people
Amanda H. says
You did a great job! Thank you for sharing!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
How have I not heard of this show?!? I need to see this!
Lisa says
This is awesome and congrats! Lots of talent right there!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have never heard of this show. There is no way I would be able to go on stage in front of a group of people. Good for you!
Shannon Gosney says
I’ve never heard of this show before! I will definitely check it out! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Elizabeth Towns says
You were awesome! I so want to do this! You rocked it!
Brett says
I’ve never heard of this show before. You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing