
05/13/2025
A REFLECTION FROM MY MOM PART
I wrote to this a few days ago before Mother’s Day and just have not had a moment or quite frankly the energy to come back to it. I almost decided to skip sharing because Mother’s Day has now passed but then I realized these reflections about motherhood matter in every and any day of this journey. So here I am…
Never have I ever existed in such polarities than I do in motherhood. We are all made up of parts and I’m realizing as a Mom I’ve never had so many parts feel equally true all at the same time. Motherhood is tough no question, AND it comes with the most beautiful, rewarding and growth oriented experiences one could ask for. It’s the best thing that could have happened to me, hard moments and all 🩷.
Right now as I write this I’m in my bed at 9pm laying beside my two girls. I’m feeling both exhausted and wired; ready to disconnect yet needing to connect; like I want the bed all to myself yet want to hold and snuggle them close. There are so many parts of me in motherhood and I strive to embrace and welcome them all. Especially the ones that carry resistance, frustration, and typically come down to power struggles and a fight with control 🥊.
Here’s the thing…The fact that the more unfavourable parts are present is not a problem. I view them as a necessary ingredient in the story- because as I shine a light on my own s**t, I can show up with a lens that is more clear, conscious and curious. One with pause, that wants to understand and listen. More readily able to access the fact that their behaviour is about THEM not me.
When it becomes about me, my energy tends to flow towards anger, reactivity, judgement and making assumptions. And hey it’s ok, I am human and these parts will continue to show up from time to time, that’s a given. It’s my job to notice them with grace and then accept responsibility for them. Because they are in fact mine, despite how I might be feeling towards my kids during times of tension.
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