So here I am, sitting at a computer, contemplating starting yet another blog. I started on one about 2 years ago to try to get my house organized. Guess what happened...both my blog and my house continue to collect dust. But I find myself sitting here again because I, like so many other women out there, find myself needing a way to get all of the craziness, silliness, fun and ick of life out there.
See, I'm a mom. A wife. A sister. A daughter. A friend. To someone. At all times.
I also struggle. All of those titles bring with them joy and responsibility. What you treasure most can at the same time bring you to your knees.
I am currently walking through Postpartum Anxiety. Believe it or not, this is strikingly different from Postpartum Depression...but we'll go into more depth on that later. As I've walked through my recovery, I'm changing and I'm finding that I have to use these changes.
A new, but dear, friend one time thanked me for offering her "my authentic self." Do you know how huge that complement is? I'm sure you do because most of us mommas are clamoring for the ability to find this elusive quality. In the midst of the most uncertain time of my life this beautiful lady sees a trait in me that I am incapable of acknowledging. Then not long after, I listened to another woman discuss the "truth for ourselves" in the context of what we experience.
These two moments brought me to the thought that what I live may not look the same on the outside as it feels on the inside. My life is beautiful and wonderful. But there are also moments that make me freeze in my tracks.
The truth of my life is that I have a wonderful husband, who drives me NUTS!!! I have two beautiful children, who STRESS ME OUT!!! I work at home because PPA brought me to my knees and I couldn't continue to work outside the home. I live everyday thankful for the ability to be home with my children, but inside I feel like I'm failing at every step. I see negatives about my body, my house, and my achievements. I have to actively remind myself about where my successes lie. I am active in my church and have a strong support system with wonderful friends. Despite it, I feel alone.
So I invite you to join me in my attempt to be truthful in my experiences. I want to bring awareness of issues like Perinatal Mood Disorders. I want to open up dialogue about mothering. I want to be a resource for women in their joy, and in their fatigue. I want to educate and inform women about things that are important to us.
I'm learning every moment, so be patient with me while I figure out this world of blogging....successfully. I'm not sure how to do it all. So I'm open to suggestions on how to navigate this adventure. I'm interested in your ideas for topics.
For some ground rules, I would ask that as we talk about different issues, we remember that everyone has their own truth. Everyone is entitled to their own truth. What works in one woman's life, may not be helpful in another's. My hope is that we avoid "mommy camps" in discussions but still work to support each other.
So grab your coffee, tea or energy drink. Ditch the high heels, throw on a pair of yoga pants, and share your truth.
Question:
What are your truths? What works in your life? What hurts?
Challenge:
Tell me some topics you would like to discuss.
