All the Mothers I’ve Been

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I’ve been that mom—the one who is completely immersed in the joys of motherhood, savoring each little moment like it’s a precious gem. I’ve had days where I basked in the sheer bliss of parenting, wishing those seconds could stretch on forever. That’s the mom I strive to be for my kids at every turn.

But I’ve also been the mom who feels utterly overwhelmed, like I can’t answer one more question, listen to one more cry, or clean up another mess. I’ve experienced exhaustion so profound that I thought I might just fall apart. I’ve been every version of mother you can imagine.

I’ve been the mom who zoomed out of the house on a rainy Saturday night because the walls were closing in and I felt I couldn’t breathe. I’ve been the mom who longs to stay in and embrace the chaos of family life, too.

I’ve spent an entire hour helping my child with homework, able to keep my patience and a smile. But I’ve also been the mom who snaps a pencil in frustration just five minutes into the task. I’ve shown up on time, looking polished and put together, and I’ve arrived late in yoga pants, frazzled and stressed out.

I’ve been the mom who counts down the minutes until bedtime, craving that precious silence. Yet, I’ve also been the mom who eagerly awaits my kids’ return from school, missing them so much it feels like an ache. I’ve felt like I could clean the entire house with one hand tied behind my back, only to find myself drained and running on empty yet again.

I’ve prepared a wholesome meal from scratch, but I’ve also heated up chicken nuggets and served them alongside chips while the TV blared. I’ve looked at my beautiful kids and thought I was the luckiest person on earth, and then there were times I ignored them because I couldn’t bear to watch them make yet another silly face.

I’ve handled tricky situations with a bit of grace, and I’ve lain awake at night, filled with guilt and worry over the days I felt I bombed as a parent. I’ve received compliments in restaurants because my children behaved like little angels, only to later drag a screaming child out of a store. I’ve screamed—not just a yell, but a full-on scream. I’ve also managed to hold it together even when I felt like I might shatter into pieces.

Perhaps you’ve seen me at my best, thinking I’ve got it all together. Or maybe you caught me in one of those messy moments, and thought I was a total disaster. But in the end, it’s not about how you see me; it’s about how I see myself.

I recognize myself in all mothers—the ones who are thriving and the ones who are struggling. No single moment or day defines us. At some point, we’ve all embodied different aspects of motherhood—each one beautiful in its own right. This is what motherhood truly is.

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Summary

Motherhood is a multifaceted journey, filled with moments of joy, frustration, and everything in between. Whether you’re thriving or struggling, every mother has her own unique experience that defines her. It’s essential to recognize that we can embody different versions of motherhood at any time, and that’s what makes this journey so beautiful.