To the mama who’s so overwhelmed right now: Your best is more than enough

To the mom who had a rough night. To the mom who hasn’t slept in a week. To the mom who feels overwhelmed by a messy house and can’t get ahead of it.

To the mom who suffers from extreme postpartum depression. To the mom who has anxiety attacks.

To the mom who doesn’t get help from her spouse. To the mom who is a single mom.

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To the mom who has to work and wishes she was with her babies. To the mom who stays at home and just wants a break. To the mom who hasn’t showered in days.

To the mom with a colicky baby.

We are mothers. And this is motherhood.

To the mom who is constantly worried if their baby is okay.

To the mom who has a hard time breastfeeding. To the mom who wishes she could breastfeed but can’t.

To the mom who lost a baby. To the mom who had a baby in the NICU. To the mom who didn’t want a C-section.

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To the mom who’s kids are constantly crying.

To the mom who doesn’t have any friends.

To the mom who is sick but has no choice to take care of the kids.

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough.

To the mom who feels lonely. To the mom who hasn’t had any chance for themselves. To the mom who tries to do everything but cripples in exhaustion.

To the mom whose spouse treats them terrible but have to put a brave face on for their children. To the mom who’s husband has passed away.

To the mom whose baby won’t sleep. To the mom who is frustrated at picky eaters.

To the mom who feels under-appreciated and unloved.

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To the mom who found out she was pregnant with twins or more and can’t handle it.

To the mom who is trying to become a mom but having infertility issues.

To the mom who feels like they want to give up. To the mom who doesn’t want to be alone. To the mom who just wants to feel pretty. To the mom who never lost baby weight. To the mom who lost too much weight because of stress.

To the mom trying to go to school and take care of a child.

To the mom who feels like they are drowning in everything and can never do anything right.

Mothers, you are enough. You are more than enough. We get through this together. We are in this together. You are strong. You are capable of doing anything. These are people who love you and need you. You are a freaking mother. No one can do what you do. Be proud. Be strong. We are mothers. And this is motherhood.

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