I came across this poem recently and I wanted to share it with you all. It is honest and moving and describes our inner thoughts and feelings on being a mom. Hope you enjoy :)

Sometimes it may feel like you aren’t being listened to and no one is really hearing what you are saying. This can lead to feeling hopeless, resentful, and like you are not getting your needs met. When this happens we can feel stuck and more uncertain about the situation. The way we communicate with others can impact how we feel and the health of the relationship. As a mom, we wear many different hats and if we are not communicating in a clear, respectful, effective way this will impact our relationships and our mental health.

It never really occurred to me before how impactful the word “should” is until I was in a play therapy training a few years back. The instructor had us do an activity where we sat for about 1 minute and all we did was “should” ourselves. By thinking about all the things we “should” be doing.