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*the dark side of motherhood*When I say or write certain things, they echo in my head for a long time after. Mostly, the...
23/05/2023

*the dark side of motherhood*

When I say or write certain things, they echo in my head for a long time after. Mostly, they are the things that I worry about how they will be perceived by others.

In my last post, I noted the dark side. I want to clarify with you all that dark does not equal bad. Not all all. Dark is a necessary balance to light. Yin and Yang. Dark and light are in all things.

What I most mean by the “dark side of motherhood” is that there are these parts we mostly don’t talk about and mostly don’t take pictures of. Feelings we don’t highlight and depletion that can feel unending.

But it’s all a beautiful balance - if we let it. If we have a positive community around us. I want to highlight that our dark moments are not to be shame filled or guilt ridden. They are just part of the balance.

Easier said that done, right?!

Cheers, Mamacita. ✨🧡

Too important not to share. Forgiveness is a tool for you, not for them. ✨🧡
23/05/2023

Too important not to share. Forgiveness is a tool for you, not for them. ✨🧡

It’s been silent for quite awhile here at Mama Yana! At the encouragement of a sweet friend, I’m back.It has been a time...
15/05/2023

It’s been silent for quite awhile here at Mama Yana! At the encouragement of a sweet friend, I’m back.

It has been a time of recalibrating and reprioritizing. For awhile, I thought it meant that I don’t have time for this passion that fueled me to start the Mama Yana dialogue.

Going forward, this will be a different sort of page - but I feel so strongly that moms need this message. That never changed. So, here goes!

I love seeing all your beautiful photos today. These loving and happy moments are so worth celebrating!! And what about the dark side of motherhood?

The days where your patience is gone. You’re tired and stressed and just trying to get through dinner. I sometimes feel this tremendous pressure from being responsible for the future livelihood of these little people, and getting frustrated or not having time to play feels like a huge failure. Feels. Like. So. Much. Pressure.

I want to celebrate those not-so-photo worthy moments. Cheers to that s**t. I’m glad more moms talk about this. Let’s keep talking about how it’s not just smiles and hugs and cute outfits. You work your butt off for your babies. You pour your heart and soul and the in between bits of you in order to fill their cups. Unseen and unacknowledged schedule keeping, appointment making, laundry sorting, grocery lists, play dates, worries, fun making, toy buying, needs filling emotional labor — EVERYTHING. No pressure, right?! As much as it is magic and beauty, it’s also tough and can feel unforgiving. Relentless. Way to earn those motherhood chops, right. You rock, sister.

Photo of my babies, and the man who gave me babies. Thank you for teaching me. I’m so grateful we all grow together.

Happy Mother’s Day. ✨🧡

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