Updated: August 21, 2015
Originally Published: November 8, 2013
It feels like we’ve all had enough of criticizing one another for our choices as mothers. We’ve reached a moment where it’s time to grab the hand of the woman next to us and simply say, “Enough is enough.”
I really don’t mind if your child co-sleeps with you until they’re practically grown or if they’ve never shared your bed for even a moment. I’m not concerned if you offer your little one baby formula, kombucha, or the good ol’ breast milk. Honestly, it’s your life, not mine, so why would I judge?
Let’s unite our voices as mothers and declare, “We’re all doing our best!” Let’s support each other as teammates in this journey of motherhood.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to, I’m here for you. I’ll pour you a glass of wine—if that’s your thing—and just listen. I won’t try to fix anything; I’ll simply be a sympathetic ear, having faced my own challenges too.
While I believe my child is the most incredible being on this planet, I also recognize that he can be just as annoying to you as yours can be to me. No hard feelings here; I totally get it.
I refuse to engage in mental competitions or compare kids. Each child grows at their own pace, and that has nothing to do with us.
When I see you struggling in the grocery store, yelling at your child, I’ll remember that we all have our breaking points. Whatever led you there is as valid as the chaos that has brought me to my own moments of frustration. I’ll offer you understanding and a thumbs up.
I won’t judge your parenting choices; I don’t know your child the way you do. If I find myself being critical, it’s more about my own insecurities than your decisions. I’ll keep this in mind.
I will be there to support mothers in need because we all face moments when we need help from one another. Whether it’s lending an ear, sharing a meal, offering a grocery run, or just being there to laugh or cry with you, I’m on your side.
As women and mothers, we share a unique understanding of the overwhelming love that can drive us a little crazy sometimes. Our kids may not grasp it, and neither do our partners, but we need to band together in this motherhood adventure.
Let’s drop all the pointless arguments: working vs. stay-at-home, breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, and all the rest. Instead, let’s embrace the fact that we’re raising imperfect but resilient human beings.
These kids will thrive on our good and bad days. If we can be more compassionate toward one another, perhaps we can teach them the most valuable lesson of all.
Let’s reserve the internet for what it was meant for: enjoying cute cat pictures and laughing at celebrities, so we can feel a little better about ourselves.
Are you with me?
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