Stay At Home Mom

Often when people hear “Stay At Home Mom” they think “wow that is a luxury”, and in some aspects it is. But what people don’t see are the struggles us as moms tend to face. Repetitive days, loneliness, struggling to wake up and get going, lack of excitement, frustration, and it can feel as though we’re just “going through the motions” sometimes. Day to day we have an endless list of things we have to accomplish and do. Shopping, cooking, cleaning, organization, changing diapers, we’re even teachers to our little ones. We’re responsible for the growth, well being, safety and love for our children. We do all of this, while not always feeling 100%. There is no time for sleep, relaxation, or even sickness as a mom. Our job, our duty, never really ends, it goes on from the time we wake up, to the time we fall asleep at night. The only difference between this job and a legitimate job is that you A.) get free time and B:) get PAID. The little free time we do get is a bathroom break, or a shower, or even the occasional store trip by ourselves. Our paycheck is feeling the endless love from our children and seeing that smile on their face when you cook them their favorite lunch, or do an activity with them to help them learn. There are ALOT of struggles when it comes to staying home with the kids, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I am present, and completely indulged in raising my family. I am the glue that holds our house together and brings every body up. I am STRONG. I am LOVED. Next time you say that “we’re lucky” make sure you understand what we truly go through, and the struggles we really face. Make sure you recognize how us as SAHM’s are strong people. We go through the stereotypes, and people saying “that’s not a real job, you stay at home all day”. Those people don’t truly understand. Next time you talk to your SAHM friend, ask them if they’re okay, need help, or a break, and please just remind them how STRONG and amazing they are.