A Love Letter to a Mom, From a Mom

Now that I am a mother, I understand.

I understand why my mother would pray for me to become a mom, even when I declared I never wanted children. I understand the looks of longing and knowing smiles from mothers who seemed to feel something I couldn’t yet comprehend. At the time, I thought it was pity. I thought they were imposing societal expectations on me, standards I didn’t believe applied to my life.

Now that I am a mother, I see it wasn’t pity at all. It was something deeper. They knew. They knew I was missing out on a love so immense, so life-changing, that words couldn’t do it justice.

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Now That I Am a Mother, I Understand

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Now that I am a mother, I understand that being a mom isn’t about sacrifice; it’s about expansion. My heart, my perspective, and my capacity for love have all grown in ways I never imagined possible.

Motherhood has shown me the strength I didn’t know I had, the patience I didn’t know I could muster, and the joy I didn’t know I was capable of feeling. I look at my child and feel love not just for them, but for everything and everyone that surrounds them. It’s as if the world has been painted in brighter, bolder colors, all because of them.

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Mothers Hold the Universe

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Now that I am a mother, I see that we are more than women who bring life into the world—we are the world to the lives we bring forth.

We grow entire universes within us. Our wombs are sacred spaces that hold power beyond comprehension until we become mothers ourselves. From the moment of conception to birth and beyond, we persist. We overcome. We rise above what the world tells us we can do.

We do it all:

• We create the impossible.
• We cry, laugh, and wonder how we’ll manage—but we do.
• We give and give, even when we’re unsure if we have anything left.

It’s messy. It’s complex. It’s breathtaking. And at the center of it all is this universe we’ve created—one that looks up at us and says, “I love you, Mom.”

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When It’s Harder Than Normal: Mantras for Moms

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Motherhood isn’t always easy, and on the days that feel harder than normal, it’s important to remind yourself of your strength, your worth, and the incredible work you’re doing. Here are some mantras to say to yourself when you need a little extra love and encouragement:

• “I am doing my best, and my best is enough.”
• “I am the perfect mom for my child.”
• “It’s okay to take a moment for myself—I deserve care, too.”
• “This moment is hard, but it’s temporary.”
• “I am strong, resilient, and capable.”
• “My love for my child is more powerful than any challenge.”
• “I am allowed to feel tired, but I am also allowed to celebrate my strength.”

✨ Pro Tip: Write your favorite mantras on sticky notes and place them where you’ll see them often—like your bathroom mirror, fridge, or nightstand.

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Today, We Celebrate You, Mom

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Today (and every day), we celebrate you—your strength, your resilience, and your love.

Motherhood isn’t always easy. It wasn’t designed to be. But it is sacred. It is beautiful. It is a gift that transforms us, challenges us, and reminds us of what we’re capable of.

Soak up every stage:

• The little moments, the big moments.
• The slow days, the hard days, the joyful days.

This is your journey. This is your story. This is the gift of motherhood.

From one mom to another: Happy Mother’s Day, Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy You Day. Whatever today is, it’s for you. 💕

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