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Finding Your Village

Remember a time when you and your partner had parenting all figured out?

I certainly did. I had grand plans of being a stay-at-home mom, maintaining a pristine house, and whipping up delicious home-cooked meals every evening.

After all, I believed I'd have plenty of free time since I wasn't commuting to the office every day.

But, as many of you can relate, the reality was quite different—pure exhaustion, sore nipples, a perpetually messy house, and crayon art decorating the walls during those infamous toddler years.

The Reality of Motherhood

Let’s be honest, being a mom is amazing. But let’s be even more honest, it’s hard as hell. There’d be days I’d just sit there for a moment and ask myself “Why do I feel so alone? Where’s my support crew?”

Even though we had family close by, it just felt like we were an inconvenience if we asked for help. We felt like this for years until we expected our second child and had no choice but to reach out.

Discovering Community

It turns out that there were people willing to help us the whole time. All they needed was an invitation.

Our society has the whole parenting thing wrong. No family should ever have to feel this way, not when there are wonderful people out there who would love to lend a hand with your kids. Like an aunt, grandma, another mom, or friendly neighbor.
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​Building Your Support System:

So if there is no support system already set up for you around your area then what do you do? Keep reading for steps that will work for you:

See you next week!

Peace & Love,

Brittany

Peaceful Mama Life