Making sure that you are front and center for each of your child’s milestones is important to every parent. So when tennis star Serena William’s missed her daughter Alexis Olympia’s first steps, her heartbreak was truly understanding.
She took her first steps… I was training and missed it. I cried.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 7, 2018
Mother’s from around the globe, celebrity or not, have stepped in to support the new mom, letting her know that she isn’t alone. Check out some of the amazing responses that Williams has received.
You didn't miss it, mommy. You facilitated it. Your child still lives right there. Make those happy tears & I mean it.
— Moriah Marshall (@gnarlymo) July 7, 2018
Reporter: "So where was your mom when you took your first steps?"
Olympia at 21, after winning her 5th Grand Slam: "She was winning Wimbledon, like… cmon!"We don't catch everything sis, but we love them still even though they try to grow up without us https://t.co/VhGYgea18a
— ♈️☀️#GlitterOnTheCash?♌️ (@FeministaJones) July 7, 2018
Reporter: "So where was your mom when you took your first steps?"
Olympia at 21, after winning her 5th Grand Slam: "She was winning Wimbledon, like… cmon!"We don't catch everything sis, but we love them still even though they try to grow up without us https://t.co/VhGYgea18a
— ♈️☀️#GlitterOnTheCash?♌️ (@FeministaJones) July 7, 2018
she is practicing so you can see the real ones. ❤️
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 8, 2018
Lost my Mom one month ago. I never knew if she saw my first steps but I know that her being a working mom made me strong, resilient & showed me how to be independent even w/a great Dad to help! It was those lessons that are getting me through these days. Don’t beat yourself up!
— Portia Roberson (@PLRoberson) July 7, 2018
I missed a bunch of firsts while I was at work. I hear ya, mama. It’s not easy. But our girls see us out there grinding + living our dreams and that’s got to mean something. Good luck in London – my daughter and I are both rooting for you! ❤️
— Raakhee Mirchandani (@Raakstar) July 7, 2018
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