Mommy Moment...
Today at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) one thing we talked about was depression. It's tough to say, but 22 years ago I was horribly depressed.
Several things contributed to my state of mind; a cancer scare, financial struggles, loss of three parents, business challenges, three second trimester miscarriages, medical debt, we homeschooled, the kids were about 14, 11, 4 and 2. Life was challenging to say the least.
At first I felt I would "get over it". I was busy. I functioned. I was even happy most days. But...in the evenings, I put the kids to bed and went to our room and cried. Maybe, I would sit in a hot bath. Maybe, I would just lay on the bathroom floor and cry. I went to bed by 8:30pm and struggled to awaken when the alarm went off. But, I had a family to care for, they depended on me. So, I managed the best I could.
It was a dark time. I wasn't the mommy I wished to be. I did the best I could. Thankfully, God broke the emotional box I had put myself in. I am so very grateful that He did!
I pray that in sharing this someone will see that they are not alone. Don't hide your hurt. Find someone you trust and share your struggle. Please know that God loves you and wants to bring joy back to your heart.
Mommies, hold each other up in prayer, and please, talk with each other. We need each other.
Mommy, you got this!
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