Itās been a season, yāallānavigating life, grief, and motherhood has been overwhelming at times. Some days, showing up late is the best I can manage, but Iām showing upāand that matters. These moments reminded me why itās worth itāthe kidsā laughter, singing and dancing the night away, the memories weāre creating together. Thatās what truly matters. Whatās upsetting is when adults lose sight of what really matters. The holidays arenāt about rigid schedules or control. Theyāre supposed to be about the kids, and weāre supposed to make the best out of whatever life throws at usāfor their sake. Seeing them happy, bonding and enjoying their time together should be enough to remind us all why we come together in the first place. To anyone juggling it all: remember, your best is enough. Show up when you can, how you can. And if others canāt offer you grace? Thatās on them, not you. Itās not your job to please everyone. Itās your job to make the best out of whatever life throws at you, set your differences aside, and create the kind of memories you can all cherish. That should be enough for all of usāeven if it doesnāt happen on the exact timeline someone else wanted. It really sucks when grown-ups let their frustrations and hate towards others take center stage, robbing the kids of their joy in the process. Thatās not what the focus should be during the holidays and itās not something Iāll tolerate. Throw all the stones you want at me for struggling more than you think I should, but donāt drag my kids into it. Thatās where I draw the lineāand when I start re-evaluating who gets a place in our lives. To anyone else navigating similar situations: keep showing up, keep protecting your peace, and let go of the need to explain yourself to those who refuse to see your heart.
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