As an adult, I look at my mother and wonder how she did it all. A woman who raised us with just a fraction of the resources I have access to (and I don’t just mean financially), how did she do it? But then I remember that although we turned out well, my mom is paying the price today for putting everyone’s needs in front of her own. Her struggles with depression and her … [Read more...]
Take Off the Cape: 5 Things We Can Do to Become Better Moms
As a mother, I can honestly say that even though I do my best, I know I come up short. My guess would be that most moms feel that way. I have yet to meet a mom who says, “I’ve got this and I never mess up.” If you meet her, please send her my way. I want to know her secret. The thing is, moms are meant to make mistakes. Our quest shouldn’t be for perfection, because we won’t … [Read more...]