Motherhood and Parenting
Okay, let's face it, being a parent is no walk in the park. Whether you are thinking about having child(ren), pregnant, post-partum, or have 5 kids, finding the balance of taking care of everyone else AND yourself feels like you are climbing Mt. Everest. If you find yourself struggling with any of the experiences/emotions listed below; it might be time to finally prioritize your self and well-being.
You judge yourself for not being "the perfect mother" even though that is impossible.
Mom shame has become an unwelcome friend in your mind.
You feel bad asking for help even when you feel like you are drowning.
You feel that you are the only mom/parent who has ever thought "did I make a mistake?"
You spend hours on Google figuring out ways to help your kid(s) grow up to be successful adults.
The idea of taking time for yourself, makes you feel like a bad parent.
You feel like you are carrying the mental load alone.
Every decision you make is riddled with anxiety because it needs to be the "perfect decision"
You are not alone.
Being a parent is both a wonderful and wonderfully stressful part of life. I am here to let you know that you are not alone and that it is okay to take time for yourself. We will work together to find some balance in your life so you don't always feel like you are drowning.
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