This reblog comes from Momma Meets World where she speaks on asking herself, who she is, who she is as a whole, as a person, as an individual. It struck a cord with me as Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching. As a stay at home mom often times I feel defined by just that, a stay at home mom. And nothing else. I’ve too often felt like there’s a certain shame behind being a ‘stay at home mom.’ As if there’s nothing interesting, nothing exciting, nothing substantial behind the title. I’m not even speaking solely on mom’s, perhaps you’re a single dad, or single mother, or someone going through anything that has a title attached to it that has a negative cognition.
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Why has society placed a negative stigma over parents wanting to raise their kids at home?
And why are some stay at home parents – as myself, seeking to put more on their plates then what they already have?
Are we trying to prove something? And to whom?
Truth be told, stay at home moms are not at home eating Dum Dums (lollipops) all day – I know, shocker! In my quest to put my ‘stay at home mom’ title on the side somewhere, I realize I’ve done just that, fill my plate – to the rim. And you can see more here, on the different things I have going on aside from caring for my kids at home. Yes, granted, because of my diagnosis I do these things from home, however they do take up my time nonetheless. Also, I’ve realized that there’s no other title more important to me than that of a parent, of a mother and that of a stay at home mom.
If you’re on this quest to redefine yourself or rediscover yourself, know that your kids don’t see a title, but rather a loving parent.
In your own quest to find yourself, don’t lose who you are for the sake of proving society wrong, or anyone else wrong, do things for yourself, for your family and know that at the end, all will be well.
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It’s taken me a very long time to realize that I’ve lost who I am. Who is Monica? A few weeks ago I woke up feeling numb. I’m not sure if I felt sadness, or darkness, or anything for that matter…I just felt blank.
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This is great
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Thank you! Yes, I thought so too 😊🙏🏽 Although it’s the best title/job to have, we are more than just parents. It’s all about balance – still trying to get a grip on it though.
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Me to. Often feels.like your not in control. Just getting bounced about.
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Yes! Life I feel can be surreal.
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Nice reblog – thanks for sharing – being happy with oneself is so key – you are perfect the way you are 😊
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I agree! Being happy starts with self love. 😊🙏🏽
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😊🌸
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Personally I’ve felt it is more challenging to be a ‘stay at home mommy’ for there is so much, most of it encapsulated by the tenderness and smiles, that we remain oblivious to. 🙂
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Perfectly said. Yes, it’s around the clock list of things to do. Although it’s tiring, the rewards come in different forms, like when my little ones smile. 🥰
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good for you for realizing that you are perfect just the way you are. great post Ana!
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Amen! Indeed Wendi. There’s no need to prove anything, I’m perfectly made and am content with who I am. 😊🙏🏽
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Amen! Good for you! 🙂
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