SunBloom Wellness Studio

When I was in labor with my first daughter, I got to a point where I was extremely exhausted, tired, and scared of the final pushing stage. That’s when my doula gently touched my shoulder and told me, “I know this is hard. But we can do hard things. You can do this.” And that was the encouragement I needed to get through birth and meet my daughter. That saying has stuck with me, and I say it to myself on those long, hard, lonely parenting days. This little simple saying really helps me get through hard things.

Motherhood is challenging. Giving care to children 24/7 is exhausting work, and it can feel like you are losing yourself in what you do for others. It can feel like the world around you has forgotten who you are, and moved on without you. It can feel like it’s just way too hard to keep up with the things you used to do before becoming a mother. And, on top of that, it can feel like the world does not understand or care how hard you’re trying, or how difficult your struggles are. Sometimes the world can be downright mean and cold towards mothers, judging you for where you fall short of being the ideal mother. And that’s on top of how much you already feel the internal pressure to be all and do all for your family.

If you are a mother and you resonate with this, please know that you are not alone, my friend. You matter. You are enough. You have immeasurable value in this world, even if you don’t feel it and the world doesn’t reflect that back to you.

Dear one, you are a light in this world. You matter. And your children are receiving immense love from your dedication and hard work. Keep going.

If you need to connect to someone for support and encouragement, I am here for you, beauty.

Mama, you matter. I see you. You are loved.

Update! I have been enjoying my maternity leave with my new daughter, my husband, and my oldest daughter for about a month now. Wow, time sure flies! I am so in love with my girls!

I am looking forward to making some changes and adding some new & exciting things to my yoga & wellness business. Sometime soon, I’ll be sharing more updates on these things! Stay tuned!

Love , Hanna & the RodSquad4