I want to tell you that it's okay to not be okay..
There will be days where you give and give and give some more. Some days when you go to work, and give all that you have to your patients, and they scream at you. And then you come home, exhausted, defeated, and all you want is your little one to embrace you.. But she's had a bad day, too.. and screams at you, too. And you know what? It's okay to cry. And it's okay to not be okay. Just for that moment.
I want to tell you that it's okay to not be okay..
I know who you are. The stay-at-home mama who is trying to find herself again. You try and you try.. but somehow can't find her. So you grab a pair of old jeans, hoping that will fit, and that will help. But you can't button them.. and you cry. And it's okay to not be okay.
I want to tell you that it's okay to not be okay..
You're a wife, a mom, and the ruler of the house. You keep appointments aligned. You keep the refrigerator stocked. You keep the kids clean. You keep everyone's belly full. You know where every missing lego, every missing shoe, and every missing sock is. You have tiny arms clinging to your leg as you try to prepare a meal. You are grateful. You are blessed. But you need a break. And it's okay to not be okay.
I want to tell you that it's okay to not be okay..
I know who you are. The last of your friends to get engaged. Heck, you don't even have a serious boyfriend! Being a bridesmaid at your best friend's wedding.. without a plus one. Feeling so happy for your friend, but so defeated for yourself. And it's okay to not be okay.
Just for that moment. Things will get better. Summer will come and bring out the warm sunshine. Your babies will sleep through the night. You will get back into those pair of jeans (or find an even better mom jean that fit you just right). You'll find yourself again. It's not the same person that you once were, but you're SO much better.
Take those brief moments when things aren't okay. Know that you're not alone. Those defeating moments..they won't last forever. Stay strong. Stay brave. Stay fierce.
Stay strong, Mama!
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