The crisis of motherhood
As women, when we have children, most of us go through an identity crisis. The instant they are born, the deep love we have for our children when they are born sends most of us down a path of sacrifice, love, compassion, exhaustion and desire to care for another human like we never thought possible.
Whether you become a mother early in life or later. Most of us face the decision to be a stay at home mom, continue to work or find a solution where we can work while still prioritizing our children.
Regardless of what path you choose, it’s easy to find yourself constantly in a state of some level of guilt.
Mom guilt is real and comes in many forms.
When you prioritize yourself and your dreams like when you get up early to workout, work on your dreams.
When you prioritize your work and purpose like when you have to meet a client outside of school hours, when your kids are in school.
The other side of mom guilt is when you are feeling guilting about wanting to work instead of spending time with your family.
If you are with your kids, you probably also experience the guilt of thinking about work. If you are any thing like me you love your work almost as much you love your children.
Having a purpose that motivates you to get out of bed is everything to you.
When my children were small I stayed home with them for 2 years, and disappeared as a person and a woman. My identity dissolved into my children and I found myself depressed and lost. I missed talking to people my age and being in the flow of life, but I wanted to raise my children like my mother raised me.
The constant ebb and flow of priorities and seeking creative ways to provide for my family without having to miss out on them growing up is a constant juggle, but I think with time, setting expectations with yourself, your kids, your spouse and the people you work with makes it easier.
As mothers who love to work and want to grow professionally and personally while raising a family…
REMEMBER…
YOU AREN’T ALONE IN YOUR STRUGGLES
YOUR CHILDREN ARE WATCHING YOU AND LEARNING HOW TO LIVE, WORK & PLAY. Make sure you are living a life you are proud of.
YOU GOT THIS!