How many times have you felt like a shitty mom in the last 3 months, month, week?
Probably more often than you’d like.
And you know what? You’re not a great mom if you don’t feel like shit and feel guilty a majority of the time. Everyday, you wonder how much therapy your child will need when they’re an adult. I fully believe this is a good thing.
That means you care. That means that you are constantly self-reflecting and working on being better.
Motherhood is a never ending journey of learning. Feeling like you’re not doing good enough means you are an amazing mother!!!
You hear me… YOU ARE AN AMAZING MOM!!!
Give yourself some grace. You have no idea how much you are teaching your children.
When you are constantly trying to be a better mom, they see an adult who is striving to be better, fix their mistakes, apologize for their mistakes and is willing to forgive others for their mistakes.
Kids need to know that it’s okay to make mistakes. It’s okay to say, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you.” Kids need to know that there is always more to learn about others and ourselves.
They need to see and learn that unconditional love supercedes everything.
Your love is more than anything they could ever do or say.
Your love will never end.
Your love will be with your kids FOREVER!
So, my dear, you are not a shitty mom. You are an amazing mom.
Your kids know that…. you need to know that, too.
P.S. If you feel like you need some support from other moms just like you, check out the Priority Collective. This is a place that holds the space for you to make yourself a priority and start taking of your needs. You can get more info here: BrynnFranklin.com/Priority/