
09/21/2025
I went away for 2 days to a city I used to live in when I was 22-24 years old. I loved my time in Philly, with my roommate who we quickly became close friends, and exploring a city I had never been.
I learned so much about myself and life in those two years and now having some time back here allowed me to reflect on what moms need in order to pour back into themselves.
Sometimes we need perspective. We need to have time to reflect on how much we’ve grown, what we’ve been through, who has come into our lives along the way, and just how important it is to care for ourselves in ways that we know we truly need.
I know a night away isn’t always enough, and it’s a privilege to even be able to get away at all. But I urge you to find even a few moments to consider what you need and want, and advocate and plan with your family/partner to make it happen.
If I know anything about millennial moms it’s that we have a hard time putting our needs first, but I’m hoping this gives you a nudge to consider that taking care of yourself is not selfish. Follow along if you like this message and want more like it!