Michelle Obama
On the campaign, her career, and raising kids in the public eye.
by Anita Doberman
August 25, 2008
Finding a balance between all of these roles is something that I've dealt
with throughout my marriage. Barack and I know that we're lucky to have
access to the resources we need to hold it together during all of this wonderful
chaos.
And Barack and I know that we're particularly lucky to have the greatest
resource anyone could have — my mother, who lives nearby and stays with
the girls when I'm on the road for my husband. But we know that many families
across America aren't that lucky. That's why as president, Barack
will make supporting families a priority.
You've lost your ability to be anonymous rather quickly. What are the pros
and cons of being a sudden celebrity?
I'm grateful for the attention, because it lets me be a stronger voice
for working women and military families. I can bring the issues that are important
to them to the forefront of a national political discussion. It's a great
gift.
What is the hardest thing you have to do as a mother, especially on the campaign
trail?
My staff has been excellent about honoring my commitment to my girls. Still,
spending time out on the road instead of at home with them is the hardest thing
about campaigning. Whether I'm in Chicago or on the road, they're
always on my mind, from the moment I wake up in the morning until right before
I fall asleep at night.
©2008 Anita Doberman and Nerve Media
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Anita Doberman is a journalist, syndicated columnist, radio host, a mother of six, and author of the forthcoming book Special Ops Moms: Tales from the Trenches. She has written for The Sacramento Bee, The Pensacola News Journal, Yoga Journal, The Imperfect Parent, International Family Magazine and Military.com. She is a frequent guest on television and radio. For more about Anita go to www.ovolina.com. |
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