Dear Mom,
I know you might be scared. Truth be told, I’m scared sometimes too. When I tried to find courage I remembered that I am a woman and mother and I have done much harder things than this. I am the one who takes the leftovers and creates joy and sprinkles it like confetti all over my family, friends and community regardless of my own level of joy. I realized I have tried to love unconditionally even when others have not loved in return. I remembered that I am the one who rested in bed so that my child could grow before she could home; the same mother who left the hospital without her first child. I accepted that people might judge how I do everything, and ended up not caring about their criticism because I am doing something. I realized that being able to say “no” in a world full of “yes” has been my saving grace long-term, even though it was painful, frustrating, and scary at the time.
I know you may worry about your family and you want to be the mama bear to protect them. I know that when other people are not behaving well it is hard to stay positive. They are the exception, WE are the rule. I know the feelings of anxiety and not being able to sit still or get out of bed may make you really worried. You have realized the toll this is taking on you.
We have all been through labor, whether we gave birth to our children or not. We are giving birth to a new nation; it is okay to be tired and worried. Just remember, you are a mother and you have done harder things before, like raise you children.
When you have feelings of despair, as we all do; talk to someone, breathe, cry, write, meditate, pray, exercise clean, hug, kiss, sleep, walk or whatever comforts you, because YOU are the comfort to the nation.
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