There are several moms, including my own, who have helped me navigate through these first years of motherhood. And thank goodness for this support structure! I have met so many mothers along the way; neighbors, fellow preschool moms, aunts & cousins, past colleagues, church friends, yoga buddies, voting line acquaintances, community center classmates...you get the picture! Some of these supporters have existed for years or even decades, yet some have been a single conversation waiting for our children to come out of their first tumbling class. Surprisingly, so many insightful discussions have occurred in this fleeting manner. What a gift!
What I've noticed is that outside of my own "circle" there is not a community for moms to gather who wrestle with the short and long-term issues of prioritizing motherhood. We have stay-at-home mom local support groups, and working mother blogs, magazines and such for mothers who stay in the workforce full-time. Where do the mothers who have made "in-between" choices go for support, ideas, career advice and a place to share?
This is my passion; this is why I'm launching www.inspiringmotherhood.com.
I want to hear your story - WE, want to hear your story. Together, we will bring the role of motherhood to the level it deserves in our hustling & bustling society. Not viewed as a sacrifice, but as an honor and a responibility that we embrace. And instead of fearing the reaction to having this role listed on your resume as a fatal gap in experience, it will be simply regarded as an example of your ability to prioritize critical life choices.
Join me! Sign up as a follower of this blog...and invite a few moms along the way!
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