
I'm here to help light up the darkness, inspire, and help other mums feel seen and less alone through my musings on life, motherhood, and mental health, intertwined with my faith and grief. This is a space for REAL motherhood - the good and the bad, the beautiful and the ugly. Here, I promise to be open, vulnerable, and honest.
Here, you are seen, and you are heard.
Motherhood is hard. It requires us to carry a lot – physically, mentally, and emotionally. And for some of us, there’s an added layer that many don’t see: anxiety. The overwhelming weight inside us that turns even ordinary days into a challenge. And unfortunately, motherhood doesn’t pause just because anxiety shows up.
“I’m a failure as a mum.” How many times have you thought this or felt this way? I've lost count and I know I'm not the only one. But something that I’m constantly reminded to be true is that children don’t see things the way we do.
Something I’ve noticed every year about this busy season is that I have to really fight to maintain some sort of regular self-care. But I make it a priority because I know that historically, when I let go of my self-care, things usually don’t end well for me. But how do you do self-care when you’re in a busy season? And how do you make sure you do the right type of self-care that will actually fill the right cups?
In just a few days, school will be starting again. I won’t lie, I’ve been waiting for this, but as we’ve gotten closer to the date, rather than excitement and relief, I’ve felt anxiety and worry. I know a lot of you may be feeling this way as well, and that’s why this blog post isn't going to be your typical “Back to School” post on prepping and settling your kids.

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