When I read this post yesterday on finding joy, I was overwhelmed with emotion and tears ran down my face. At the time I didn't consider it a miracle, but an overwhelming connection with moms and the daily challenges we collectively face.
The raw emotion that she shared and was able to convey was overwhelming to me. And as I continued to read I realized that I am part of a much larger community that face the same laughter and tears on a daily basis. It connected me to something much greater than myself, my family, my familiarity … it connected me to my ability to parent.
It brought to me a place of understanding, compassion and community. It brought me a sense of peace that I am not alone, and I'll never be alone in this place we call parenting. And that brought a sense of relief ...
Here's a link to that post:
this is what moms need to remember
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