03/05/2024
💜I’m FINE! It’s just…
So many different things for so many people:
I’m really tired
I miss my job
I’m finding parenting really hard
I hate the mess
I’m on my own
I feel really stretched
I’m worried about money
I don’t have free time
I feel guilty about returning to work
I’m finding the nights terrible
I don’t have mum friends
❓What could you add? Can the community help?
💜 I’m posting this in light of maternal mental health week. We always say, ‘oh, I’m fine’ and we may mean it, but the majority of the time there is always so so many deeper layers. Sometimes we don’t want to burden people, maybe it’s not their business, or it might not be appropriate, or maybe we can’t really put to words what’s going on in the background.
🧡I want to highlight that it’s ok to find parenting (or related issues) really really hard. The early newborn days, the toddler days and beyond. It doesn’t mean you’re not grateful, or finding joy in what you as well. It doesn’t make you a bad parent. Just a real one. You are only human
💜 It is also really important to remember that whatever the person looks like on the outside (eg. I’ve just washed my hair, got make up on, smiling in a lovely light, taking in fresh air!) they will also be having some of the same thoughts as you at some point. I feel frazzled, stressed and burn out sometimes - I am not saying I have it any harder or easier than you - I am human, I run a business, I look after 3 kids, and myself. Im real and I’m bringing awareness to these feelings.
🧡 Anyone relate? I hope this post finds you if you need it, and can offer a bit of comfort.
💜 I know we all come from different backgrounds, have different things happening in our lives, but there are universal topics that bring us closer rather than dividing us.
Here’s my reminder to you to reach out to a mum friend right now and send them a message - it may be just what they need.
Sarah xx