Anxiety Stole All The F**ks I Had To Give
I have NEVER met a woman who didn’t battle anxiety at some point in motherhood. One in nine women suffer from postpartum depression and/or postpartum anxiety. That’s a shit ton of mamas!
Mama, hold my rock
I nodded as he excitedly told me he found the perfect rock for me. It wasn’t the first perfect rock he’d given me, nor would it be the last.
College Drop-Off Can Be the Worst for the Younger Siblings Left Behind
There will be a grieving period for the siblings left behind. After the college teen leaves, there’s a feeling of grief and guilt for feeling sad. This feeling is rarely discussed because of the shame associated with feeling sad about a happy event.
Isn’t this the way things are supposed to be?
Isn’t the goal of parenting is to have your child fly when they become adults?
It’s not like they are going off to war or they died. So do you even have the right to be sad?
You need to allow your other children to mourn and be sad about missing their sibling. There is a void in your family, a deep emptiness, and you feel like you’re grieving.
Motherhood: Women Existing as Isolated Villagers
We are groomed to believe that being a mom means looking pulled together and confident instead of the uncertain and flawed humans we are.
Useless Sh*t I Learned in High School and Important Sh*t I Didn’t
We need to create a school system which addresses 21st century issues and can help our kids get ready for the world after high school graduation.
The village thrives on kindness
Even though I couldn’t afford it, I made extra food or gave out smaller portions when there were extra children in my house at dinnertime.
When Mommy Is Chronically Ill: Now Is Rarely A Good Time
When Mommy is chronically ill, "now is not a good time," takes on a whole new meaning. When Mommy is in bed most of the day, most days of the week, of the month and of the year, seeing Mommy in bed is normal. Chronic illness is forever.
More than Just a Mom
You’ve got to rate yourself high or you have nothing to give others. It sounds silly, but I’m living proof that being The Giving Tree isn’t appreciated by anyone
Being and Becoming
I am a lifelong empath and nurturer. I am the oldest of four kids and was responsible for raising the others as well as raising my mother! I have three children and ALWAYS put my needs last. I am the mommy who ate leftovers over the kitchen sink, if I ate at all.
Passive-Aggressive Treatment
Sending my firstborn to Kindergarten where they had lockdown drills was a HUGE, emotional step for me to take. I invited my in-laws over for dinner and cake to celebrate the first day of Kindergarten. That wasn’t enough for the MIL.
I lost my identity to motherhood
How in the name of all things holy are we supposed to maintain our pre-parent identity while simultaneously being involved?
The goal of giving birth is to safely deliver the baby
I needed a C-section. When I told my Lamaze coach, she threw me out of the class in front of everybody else announcing, “Since you’re copping out you won’t be needing breathing exercises.”
The best kind of friendship
My daughter never even noticed that her friend didn’t use words. They communicated through my daughters verbal language and through nonverbal communication. They simply figured it out by playing together.
A letter to my younger self
Your kids will thrive when you’re happy. Date your partner, go out or stay in with your friends, Even if you have no money or time, it’s okay to say “no” to your kids sometimes and take a breather. Your kids will be amazing. I promise.
Stay at home moms are not your free daycare
People take advantage and feel like your choice to be an at home mom means free daycare for them.
The Book Fairy
I learned that we are all one accident, illness, death or divorce away from needing help. I tried to teach my kids about the importance of giving back to the community. I’d never have survived without the love and support of my community.
Gorgeous Girl
Even if someone has a pretty face, they can be very ugly if they’re mean. Beauty comes from inside a person.
Today’s kids are traumatized by smaller setbacks.
I am responsible for the things I say in anger. I’m accountable for my flaws. No one is perfect and sometimes exhaustion prevails over calm logic.
Parenting Advice from Childless People
A word to the wise: If you’re not a parent, don’t give advice about how you’d handle your imaginary children.
I nodded as he excitedly told me he found the perfect rock for me. It wasn’t the first perfect rock he’d given me, nor would it be the last.