May have been shorter, but yes yes and YES to the real talk about motherhood. I can so relate as a full time working Mom with one daughter, plus most of the mental load of family admin. Whew. I'm always reminded of the quote "mothers are expected to work like you don't have children and parent like you don't work" (I paraphrase). Sometimes it all feels too much, but we're awesome, we show up and get it all done, and thank goodness is right for having a village. Thank you for always being so transparent and honest with your thoughts. ❤️
Erin, thank you for keeping it real. Motherhood can be lonely, and I feel that deeply. As a widow, raising my daughter alone—now 20 and in university—comes with challenges that don’t get talked about enough. The emotional labor never stops; it just shifts.
Balancing a successful career and parenting isn’t easy. I’ve built something I’m proud of, but the weight of doing it all on my own is real. Finding a village should be easier, but like you said, everyone’s managing their own chaos. I still crave that effortless connection—just moms showing up for each other, no planning, no pressure.
And yes, the exhaustion doesn’t fade as they grow. It changes, but it’s still there. I see you, I get you, and I’m grateful for voices like yours reminding us we’re not alone in this.
Here’s to finding our people—and to the fresh energy of spring and summer (i think a new dress will help a bit. love your style!)
May have been shorter, but yes yes and YES to the real talk about motherhood. I can so relate as a full time working Mom with one daughter, plus most of the mental load of family admin. Whew. I'm always reminded of the quote "mothers are expected to work like you don't have children and parent like you don't work" (I paraphrase). Sometimes it all feels too much, but we're awesome, we show up and get it all done, and thank goodness is right for having a village. Thank you for always being so transparent and honest with your thoughts. ❤️
Motherhood is the absolute best and absolutely overwhelming sometimes
Erin, thank you for keeping it real. Motherhood can be lonely, and I feel that deeply. As a widow, raising my daughter alone—now 20 and in university—comes with challenges that don’t get talked about enough. The emotional labor never stops; it just shifts.
Balancing a successful career and parenting isn’t easy. I’ve built something I’m proud of, but the weight of doing it all on my own is real. Finding a village should be easier, but like you said, everyone’s managing their own chaos. I still crave that effortless connection—just moms showing up for each other, no planning, no pressure.
And yes, the exhaustion doesn’t fade as they grow. It changes, but it’s still there. I see you, I get you, and I’m grateful for voices like yours reminding us we’re not alone in this.
Here’s to finding our people—and to the fresh energy of spring and summer (i think a new dress will help a bit. love your style!)
thank you so much for sharing - wow, you are beyond strong. i cannot imagine what you've gone through. and i'm sure it passed so so fast. xo