Today started heavy.
There was tension with my parents that left me a little shaken — nothing huge, just enough to stir something up in me. And we had a meeting coming up, one I wanted to show up for with a clear mind. But instead, I was carrying this energy I didn’t ask for.
Then came another wave. My husband and I realized we’d given our son the wrong kind of water — something not meant for babies. He was fine, but in the moment, panic hit. That little fear spiral that only parents know.
I could feel myself unraveling.
I told my husband what had triggered me earlier, that I needed a moment to calm down. And to his credit, he didn’t try to fix me. He just stayed present. He hugged me. And then our toddler joined in with a hug too.
That small moment… changed the tone of my whole day.
Later, after the meeting, more feelings bubbled up. It was like everything I’d been carrying finally caught up with me. I didn’t need a solution. I needed comfort.
So I said: “I think I need a good cup of coffee. And snacks.”
We grabbed a little something, sat down, and reset — together.
If You’ve Ever Felt This Way…
If you’ve ever felt like you were one “wrong water bottle” away from losing it completely, you’re not alone.
This is what motherhood looks like sometimes: a swirl of emotions, unexpected triggers, the weight of showing up for your family while trying to manage your own inner world.
We’re not broken. We’re just overwhelmed. And we’re still doing our best.
So if you’re in one of those seasons where everything feels a little too much — take your moment. Step back. Grab coffee, grab a hug, grab whatever comfort you need. You don’t have to power through.
Because being “not okay” for a little while doesn’t mean you’re failing. It just means you’re human. 💛
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