I’m rediscovering that I actually have dreams and goals outside of being a mom and wife. I’m rediscovering my voice, my creativity, and the part of me that wants to try new things instead of constantly worrying about whether I’ll fail. I’m realizing that I don’t have to lose myself just because

I think I loved having the freedom to just be me. I could make plans without thinking about who needed me, what needed to be done at home, or what everyone else needed from me. I miss that version of myself sometimes—not because I don’t love being a mom, but because somewhere along the way, I becam

There are so many parts of motherhood that nobody sees. The mental checklist running through your head. The work you’re doing while you’re technically “resting.” The meals you’re planning. The schedules you’re remembering. The emotions you’re managing. The constant feeling that so