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"Do we take good enough care of ourselves?"

Today we ask our children, "Are you happy?"

But didn't ask myself if... we were ok

"Raise a happy child... but forget that we have to take care of our own happiness."

We try to do everything for our children.

The food must be good.

Activities must develop

Words must be gentle.

We want you to grow up as happy as possible.

But in the meantime...

Gradually we forgot ourselves.

Forget that you are tired

Forget that you also need a break.

Forget that some days... we can't do it either.

We can smile for children.

But the inside is empty.

We take care of everyone.

But no one's taking care of us.

Until one day

We get frustrated easier.

The heart is shorter.

And start motherhood in a way we don't want to be.

It's not because we don't love children.

But because "we're too tired."

No one said that.

Taking care of yourself... is not selfish.

It is necessary

Because of a powerful mother.

Will raise children more gently

Mother who forced herself every day

Maybe your happiness

Not from many activities.

But from my mother.

That really smiles

Today... try to stop a little

Take a deep breath.

And ask yourself,

"Do we take good enough care of ourselves?"

Because if mom's still okay,

This house is gonna be okay, too. 🤍

# Brightercubs # Human mother # Raising children # Baby mother # RealMomLife

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