Someone once said that mothers don’t struggle with rest because we don’t want it. We struggle because even in moments labeled “rest,” we are waiting.
Waiting to be needed.
Waiting for a child to wake.
Waiting for something to go wrong.
Waiting to switch back into caretaker mode.
If you’ve been “waiting” for your moment, take this moment as your sign to wait no longer— this month’s blog share was written especially for you.
Ready? Deep inhale, exhale, drop your shoulders, and let’s take five minutes together to figure out how you’re gonna find freedom, starting today.
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We often hear that children learn by watching, but have you ever considered just how deeply they mirror us? It's not just about copying our actions; it's about absorbing our internal dialogue, picking up on our self-perception, and observing the way we treat ourselves. This "mirror effect" is a big parenting truth. And, while it may seem inevitable, understanding it can transform how we approach both our self-care and our relationships with our children.
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I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like I have to apologize for having a life.
It’s an uncomfortable thing to admit—maybe even a little unsettling—because it points to something deeper about the way motherhood is often framed. Many of us were taught, subtly or outright, that choosing ourselves is a kind of betrayal. That devotion to our own lives means we are less responsible, less loving, less committed as mothers.
That belief is heavy.
And while it exists as a big idea, it’s in the quiet, everyday moments where it does the most harm—slowly shrinking the shape of our lives.
Here are a few ways I see it show up in my own day-to-day.
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Have you ever felt like you were walking in line with the “shoulds” of life instead of leaning into your own purpose? I ask because I’ve been there. Following the unwritten rules, carrying expectations that weren’t even mine, living in a way that felt more like performance than truth.
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