I want to give you the truth about motherhood. Well, at least my truth. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be. There are “hallelujah” days. There are “WTF” days. Here are some things you MUST know about this journey:
- You will cry.
- You will feel like you’re not a good mom.
- You will question why you decided to have kids.
- You will miss your freedom.
- You will eat Cheez-Itz for dinner.
- You will need your village.
- You will lose sleep.
- You will spend lots of money.
- You will never take too many pictures or videos.
- You will never take “free time” for granted.
- You will cry.
- You will feel trapped.
- You will put your needs on the backburner.
- You will develop a tolerance for grossness.
- You will learn to expect the unexpected.
- You will stress about what’s for dinner.
- You will scream at the top of your lungs.
- You will be burned out.
- You will cry.
- You will curse at the laundry pile.
- You will want to run away.
- You will go without things that once made you happy.
- You will think you’re not doing motherhood right.
- You will need nonjudgmental mama friends.
- You will never be the same.
Did I say that you will cry? To be honest, it’s utterly complicated to be a mother. Depression may kick in, loneliness may settle in your soul, and the walls may feel like they’re caving in. Don’t worry. These things make us stronger. These things make us human. These things make us mothers.