“Jane held her gaze squarely. “It is possible to be a mother and to still have control and power of your life. You do not lose yourself when you became a mother,” she said with a gentle look. “You find new parts of yourself that teach you about your own strength and capabilities. You are not just your children, Philippa.” ChildrenMotherStrengthCapabilities Book:To Woo a Widow Source: To Woo a Widow