A Letter From One Exhausted Mom to Another.

Dear mama’s,

I wish they knew how hard we try.

Lately I’ve just been so burnt out. There really aren’t enough hours in the day.

I just can’t keep up.

For a very patient person, my patience’s has been thin lately. Juggling all our rolls is tough.

I don’t know how some make it look so easy.

Mom life

Wife life

Full time working life

Plus all the small things in between. It’s exhausting.

I yell more than usual which is no fun. But when you have a toddler in the hitting stage and a puppy in the digging stage, it happens.

I feel like I’m either asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow or laying wide awake at night feeling guilty about not playing enough or not finishing the laundry or just knowing my head wasn’t in the right place that day.

I know this is just a temporary phase but sometimes even though I have all the help in the world which I am so grateful and blessed to have, I still feel alone sometimes.

Anyone else?

It just feels like you have so much on your shoulders and even when the weight is a little bit lifted, something else comes long.

I don’t know, maybe it’s just me.

I guess I’m just trying to say is that, I see you.

I see how exhausted you are.

I see how guilty you feel when you have a bad mom day.

I see the work you put in to your family and your life.

I see how hard you try every day.

I get that sometimes that’s all you want.

To be seen.

For everyone to know how hard you try.

I see all you mama’s out there and I hope you know how great of a job you’re doing.

How all these sleepless nights and tired days and exhausted body’s are worth it.

You are doing amazing.

Us exhausted moms will stick together.

Love,

One exhausted mom to another


Comments

43 responses to “A Letter From One Exhausted Mom to Another.”

  1. Meredith Hennessy Avatar

    Love this! And it came up just when I needed it the most. Thanks for posting!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      That makes me so happy! Thank you for reading ❤️

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  2. evangelyntavares Avatar

    Love this! And you’re definitely not alone! 💕

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much ❤️

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  3. Stephanie Avatar

    I’m not a mama, so I can’t relate – but I can send you a giant virtual hug and tell you that you are doing wonderfully, even when you don’t feel like that’s the case! You’ve got this!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much! You are so sweet❤️❤️ means a lot

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  4. BR Avatar
    BR

    Love this, I send you a virtual hug and lots of kisses
    https://uncuaderno4cero.wordpress.com/

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much!!❤️

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      1. dailyblots Avatar

        Its exhausting but rewarding. Thanks for this!

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      2. quirkymoms486 Avatar

        Thank you for reading ❤️

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  5. CristinaR Avatar

    Cannot even imagine how it must be with kids and puppies! I am sure that you’re doing great and sending you loads of love and a great hug x

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      It’s for sure a struggle sometimes!! Also so fun though too. Thank you so much ❤️

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  6. Giulia Avatar

    Honestly, as an expectant mom…this is scary lol I guess as moms we need to remember we are not superheroes. We need help, we are all doing our best and there is no way to be perfect.

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Don’t be scared! You nailed it, just gets overwhelming sometimes because you constantly think you need to do it all. But yes we so need help sometimes! Congratulations ❤️❤️

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  7. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama Avatar

    I so needed to hear this today! It’s nice to know I’m not alone. I’m sending you a big hug, from one exhausted mom to another. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Same with you!! Sending a big hug, so glad you needed to hear it too. Thank you ❤️

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  8. Jaya Avendel Avatar

    Sending much love and encouragement! I love that you have collected up all your thoughts and feelings and expressed them so truthfully here. Your excellent formatting had me reading this in the vein of a poem. 🙂

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      That means so much coming from you Jaya! Thank you for the love and encouragement ❤️

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  9. monichuck1980 Avatar
    monichuck1980

    Thanks for this letter, this is very uplifting. I felt every emotion within the last couple of months.

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      I’m glad you can relate! Thank you so much

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  10. monichuck1980 Avatar
    monichuck1980

    Thanks for this post.

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  11. Izzy Matias Avatar

    Thank you for sharing this honest post. One of my best friends is a new mom and I see how much love moms have for their families and how hard they are trying their best. Always remember to not be too hard on yourself. Sending you positive vibes! 🙂

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much!! It means a lot ❤️

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  12. ourlittleredhouseblog Avatar

    Thank you to all those moms out there raising up the next generation of healers, scientists, writers, teachers, chefs, cooks, sales clerks, builders, counselors, leaders, lovers, fathers, and everyone who will help build our futures, but most of all to all those future mother’s themselves. Thank you.

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  13. Violet Buddha Avatar

    Remember Amanda that we are human…we all have bad mom days. Don’t be so hard on yourself. To all the mama’s that are struggling: Color with the kids, have a dance party or watch Toy Story with them. Take time for self care too…film your cup💜

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much for the reminder and support!! ❤️❤️❤️

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  14. DeJonae Avatar
    DeJonae

    I am pregnant right now and also taking care of two small children and I completely felt this! Girl you are not alone we all go through this and even though you are encouraging us I would like to say that you’re also doing an amazing job as a mother! Don’t get too down on yourself. We all do what we can. Love you girl!!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      You are way too sweet!!! You hang in there too mama! Must be exhausting but you are doing great! Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

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  15. salesdufferinmediaca Avatar
    salesdufferinmediaca

    Truth truth truth 💖💖💖
    We are truly superheroes 🦸‍♀️
    I can relate to all of this. We juggle so much!!!! Thanks for sharing 🙌

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Yes we do!! Thank you so much for reading, so glad you can relate ❤️

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  16. Kalin Avatar

    I’m not a mom but this really makes me grateful for all that my mom has done for me! Moms are superheroes!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Yess! Becoming a mom definitely made me appreciate my mom so much! Thank you for reading ❤️

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  17. Live, parent, teach, repeat Avatar

    Thank you. Sometimes we just need to hear that we’re not alone in this parenting journey 💗

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Exactly! Thanks so much ❤️

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  18. cbrooks5937 Avatar
    cbrooks5937

    You are not alone in this, we are all with you. It’s a hard job but oh so rewarding. Hang in there!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Thank you so much ❤️

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  19. evangelyntavares Avatar

    So excited for you!!!!

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  20. minametry84 Avatar

    Wonderful great blog. I am very happy to follow you and would be more happy if you do the same

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  21. alexandraspeck Avatar

    Yep, this is ALL true. Just getting by…trying to enjoy it and not be miserable but sometimes it’s hard. Ugh!

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      Oh my goodness yes!! Thanks so much for reading ❤️

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  22. Janera Avatar

    Thank you for this . Momming is not easy. Especially for us moms who aren’t neurotypical. It is so worth it. The joys outweigh the challenges.

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    1. quirkymoms486 Avatar

      I agree 100%! Thank you so much for reading our guest post❤️

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