Hey there, Super Mom!
I might be a stranger to you, but trust me, I understand your journey. I’ve strolled alongside you (albeit at a toddler’s pace) and carried the weight of a baby on my hips. I’ve navigated your car, filled to the brim with bulging car seats, strollers, toys, diaper bags, sippy cups, and the inevitable trail of Cheerios. I’ve shared your sleepless nights, tending to little ones needing nourishment, comfort, or reassurance, reminding them that their mother is always there.
I’ve experienced the highs and lows of your profound love. Ah, that love—it can be overwhelming, can’t it? It brings with it worry, frustration, and sheer exhaustion. Love is a hefty burden, Mama. It’s all-consuming, awe-inspiring, and at times, downright terrifying. It’s filled with joy and despair, a divine mix that tests your limits. A mother’s love is a treasure chest overflowing with invaluable gems, but it’s also a weight that can feel unbearable. You can’t have all that love without carrying its heaviness—it’s part of the package.
These early years, dear Mama, are your strength training. The resilience you build now will empower you to carry that love through uncharted territories. You’ll find yourself lifting it over mountains and swimming through stormy seas, all while it remains tethered to your heart. This love will propel you to breathtaking and even daunting places. The challenges you face are shaping you, preparing you to carry it all with grace and grit.
I know how tough it can be, often feeling like a constant uphill battle. But amidst the struggle, there are moments of indescribable beauty. I can’t claim to know everything, but I can assure you that motherhood is a rollercoaster ride—full of peaks and valleys, light and shadow, joy and sorrow. And through it all, you’re carrying that exquisite love—a vessel brimming with beauty, hope, and perhaps a bit of trembling. While the load doesn’t lighten, you’ll become stronger, I promise.
Please don’t wish for another time or season, thinking that this challenging love will one day ease. I won’t tell you to relish every moment because they do fly by, but remember this: when the days feel heavy, it’s love preparing you to bear its weight. It’s tough, no doubt, but your strength is far greater than you realize. Motherhood will unveil this truth, if it hasn’t already. The struggle is, in fact, a hidden blessing.
And let’s not forget about the joy—thank goodness for joy! It’s the most effective parenting tool when used correctly. Embrace each joyful moment, holding onto it until it seeps into your very being. You won’t find joy in every single moment of motherhood, but when you do, immerse yourself completely. Those joyful instances serve as the support system that makes carrying that love a touch lighter.
And oh, Mama, seek out fellow mothers who understand this journey. Share your experiences—the beauty and the burdens—because it’s okay to acknowledge both. Motherhood isn’t meant to be a walk in the park. Together, we can uplift one another, sharing our joys and reminding each other of our inner strength. On days when your love feels like a boulder rolling downhill, you can lend your strength to a fellow mom who is struggling to push hers uphill. We need each other, Mama. We truly do.
Thinking back on my early days of motherhood, I’m flooded with emotions. Those little ones are so innocent, their futures wide open, and the love I feel for them is simultaneously wondrous and worrisome. There were times I thought I couldn’t carry that love any longer; even now, after years of practice, the weight can still feel overwhelming. But through it all, that love and I have grown together, making me stronger every single day.
And I promise, it will do the same for you.
Keep pushing forward, Mama!