The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of emotions with it. But, instead of focusing on fear and worry. I want to focus on what good can come out of this time. After our normal daily lives resume, I want to focus on friendship. Because while motherhood is amazing, it can also be lonely. Being home and isolated during this time has made me realize how important it is to focus on the relationships in my life. Having meaningful friendships in life is significant, but during motherhood, it gets hard, and it is more important than ever to have community, friends who will speak truth through love, and cheer you on through your ups and downs. Friends who you can cry, laugh or do both with. So, when this is all over, let's just do. Say yes to lunch, even if it isn't the most convenient thing for your baby's schedule. Show up tired, messy, baby on the hip, but let's just do. When it happens, accept cancellations because life got on the way and reschedule. Do.
Let's let go of the friends or relationships that are negative and don't bring us joy. And lean into the friends that will smile and accept us showing up a little late because they know we made an effort and motherhood is amazing and messy, but it shouldn't be lonely. Let's hold tight to those friends because they are invaluable. We will make each other better, stronger, and happier.
I will be the first to admit this isn't going to be easy. Usually, I feel like my life is hectic and stressful, and making the time for lunch on the other side of town just sounds like more stress than I can handle. But I want to press past the hard and just do anyways. I want to break down the walls of loneliness and build support systems. To have fun and hold tight to my friends. Because that is what we need in motherhood. Friends. Because let's face it, motherhood is hard, and we need support. But it is also fun, and we need people to celebrate with.
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