Sometimes I think one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves and each other is to be honest about how we’re feeling.
Mamalife can be a lot sometimes, being human can be a lot, especially in times when our routine is thrown off (hello lockdown) and we’re juggling normal life as well as whatever extra is added on top. In sharing our stories, experiences & feelings we open up the spaces around us for more genuine connections and conversation – we set the tone for others to be okay about sharing too.
So here it is, I’ve hit a bit of a wall. My energy has dipped. I feel short tempered and worn out by Mothering sometimes and this week it’s taking lots of deep breaths and pep talks to get through each day without actually losing it. I’m okay. My family is okay. And tomorrow is another day and a fresh start. I’ve had a few conversations with people who know how I’m feeling and so they’re kindly checking in and giving me the permission I sometimes forget to give myself to lower expectations and just do the next thing.
The thing about this is that once I would have felt embarrassed to talk about this, maybe even hidden it but having lived with anxiety for well over 5 years now I know the importance of sharing stories with my trusted people so they can remind me of who I am the few times I forget.
Everyone needs people to do that for them every now and then – I feel like that’s part of the human experience. So Mama, how are you going? Like really going? I hope you share your story with someone you know who will hold it gently with you and lift you up at the very same time.
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