Ashton, thank you so much for your honesty here and your beautiful way of expressing the romance of motherhood. You are so right -- and really, when has there been a romance worth reading that didn't have some messy bits?
I resonate so much with what you said about your relationship with control. For me, this has been prevalent ever since my son's birth took an unexpected turn, and continues to pop up when it all becomes overwhelming.
I hope you know you are doing such a fantastic job at nurturing your little ones — giving them a safe space to play, cuddle, and lay their little heads. Well done, mama. I hope you are able to find some moments to rest this week, too. xoxo.
Thank you so much for your insights! This was a very personal share for me. Trying to hold onto something I can control during moments of overwhelm or unexpected events has been a struggle of mine since early motherhood. I find that it gets easier with time, but I still have moments to battle.
Thank you for your kind word, I really appreciate them. You too, mama 🤍
I relate so deeply with the idea of wanting control, even when so much is uncontrollable. I can’t help but love the way motherhood is teaching me to let go and go with the flow.
Thank you for reading! Grasping to find something I could control has been a huge battle for me, especially in the early days of motherhood. As my journey continues on and I’ve added another little one, it’s been easier to go with the flow. However, I still have my moments of weakness.
This is so true!! Beautiful, beautiful piece. I think this letting go of control and letting in the beauty (which often is not "perfect") is the real lesson of motherhood.
There is so much negativity in the world. Why not give the glimmers of joy? Can’t we have something to inspire us and hold to? That’s how I feel. I want to be real, but I don’t want to add to the toxicity.
I love this piece so much and resonate deeply. I'm in my romanticizing my motherhood era too 🩷🙌
Thank you so much for reading and I’m so happy that my words resonate with you!
Ashton, thank you so much for your honesty here and your beautiful way of expressing the romance of motherhood. You are so right -- and really, when has there been a romance worth reading that didn't have some messy bits?
I resonate so much with what you said about your relationship with control. For me, this has been prevalent ever since my son's birth took an unexpected turn, and continues to pop up when it all becomes overwhelming.
I hope you know you are doing such a fantastic job at nurturing your little ones — giving them a safe space to play, cuddle, and lay their little heads. Well done, mama. I hope you are able to find some moments to rest this week, too. xoxo.
Thank you so much for your insights! This was a very personal share for me. Trying to hold onto something I can control during moments of overwhelm or unexpected events has been a struggle of mine since early motherhood. I find that it gets easier with time, but I still have moments to battle.
Thank you for your kind word, I really appreciate them. You too, mama 🤍
I relate so deeply with the idea of wanting control, even when so much is uncontrollable. I can’t help but love the way motherhood is teaching me to let go and go with the flow.
Thank you for reading! Grasping to find something I could control has been a huge battle for me, especially in the early days of motherhood. As my journey continues on and I’ve added another little one, it’s been easier to go with the flow. However, I still have my moments of weakness.
thank you for this, so beautifully written. i resonate so much.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment. I’m really glad you resonate!
This is so true!! Beautiful, beautiful piece. I think this letting go of control and letting in the beauty (which often is not "perfect") is the real lesson of motherhood.
There is so much negativity in the world. Why not give the glimmers of joy? Can’t we have something to inspire us and hold to? That’s how I feel. I want to be real, but I don’t want to add to the toxicity.