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Purpose in the Journey of Motherhood

Sep 21, 2020Strength 4 Spousescareer, family, Guest Post, military life, motherhoodanxiety, career, entrepreneur, finding purpose, military life, military spouse, motherhood, sleep, stress

As a rule, I try not to dwell on my struggles and live under a “woe is me” mentality. That might explain why it took me so long to go from the throes of depression to a place where I am eager to share my experience, my growth, and my success with other military spouses.…

It’s Okay to Say “Motherhood is Hard”

Aug 10, 2020Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfamily, motherhood, reflectionlove, motherhood, stress, struggles

Dear Mamas, During this current season of Covid, virtual schooling, homeschooling, social distancing, remote working, and all of the craziness of 2020, it’s okay to say that “being a mom is hard.” That does not mean that you aren’t grateful for your beautiful little gifts God has given you. It means you’re tired, exhausted, drained,…

7 Stages of Motherhood for New Moms

Jun 25, 2020Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfamily, motherhood, Personal Development, reflectionjourney, journey to motherhood, motherhood, new moms, personal development

Have you heard of the seven stages of grief? It’s surmountable to know and helps you to better comprehend how humans deal with grief and loss. As a new mom, there are also stages you go through as you acclimate to motherhood, very similar in concept to the stages of grief. These stages for…

Top 6 Things Learned in the First Two Months as a New Mom

Dec 6, 2019Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsEducation, family, motherhood, Personal Development, reflectionbreastfeeding tips, first time mom, motherhood, self-development, self-help, selfcare

Being a first time mom at any age is tough. There are a multitude of transitions and adjustments that have to happen for not only you and your baby, but also your entire family. Motherhood has a huge learning curve. No matter how much you study and prepare for it, you will find that every…

The Journey of Motherhood & Finding Yourself Again

Oct 30, 2018Strength 4 Spousescareer, deployment, family, Guest Post, military life, Personal Developmentdeployment, identity, military life, military spouse, motherhood, veteran

When I left the military to become a mom and military spouse, I thought I was giving up my hard life for the good life. Being a mom looked like so much fun. It didn’t look lonely, stressful, or tiring. From the outside, it looked easy and fun. I had heard stories of parenting struggles,…