mom truths

Being a mom is HARD work. Being a working mom is even HARDER! I couldn’t begin to describe the level of patience this journey takes. The best way I can explain motherhood is to imagine working 24 hours a day for the rest of your life; without compensation but with reward. Yes, being a parent is a reward. We get to witness someone we created grow up! That’s something money can’t buy. My son is almost a one year old. I returned to work when he was two months old; I STRUGGLED. Not because I was sleep depri[...]

Have you ever felt your child’s respective birth parent seems to struggle with your role in their life? At times, do you feel you are in competition with one another? To be real, I get the sense that most birth parents are threatened by our ability to be a successful role model in their child’s life. I mean hey, I get it! I am an educated business professional that knows what success looks like. But that should be a plus, right? Wrong; sometimes I feel that is not enough. We do everything we can for ou[...]