I have been struggling. I’m struggling with handling life’s bigger problems- like finances and relationships. I’m struggling with my self image after birthing three children and having health issues. I’m struggling with my precious unruly children, teething fussy baby and a moderate dose of post partum depression. I will be okay, but this poem flowed out of all that and more. I felt that maybe someone would benefit from my transparency, although I was hesitant to share this.
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Baby teething, keeps on screaming,
Must have Mommy, and it’s seeming
Like she’ll never let me put her down
Or let me stop carrying her around…
But she will.
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Threenager yelling out so loud,
Waking baby and feeling proud.
Leaving destruction wherever he goes
Hard to imagine he’ll get better as he grows…
But he will.
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Six year old asking questions galore,
When I answer, she wants to know more,
Gives me attitude when she doesn’t understand,
Will she always question every command?
Probably will.
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My head is pounding from the chaos and noise,
My kids drive me crazy, but they’re also such joys.
They tire me out and the work’s never done
Will I miss their neediness as much as the fun?
I think I will.
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Some days I’m discouraged and wonder why
Do I continue to give them my best Mommy try?
Will it matter if I do my best to raise them right,
Or just let them run wild without giving a fight?
I know it will.
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Why am I sharing my struggles with you?
Because I’m not alone, and know this is true.
Most parents struggle and feel they’re not enough,
Does it help to admit I love my children, but it’s tough?
Maybe it will.
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Are you struggling today? What helps you when you are struggling? Two things that help me are writing and shifting my focus to others.
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October 30, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Shared at: http://thebrowntribe.net/2015/10/final-trust-inspiration-link-up/
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October 30, 2015 at 1:24 PM
What a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing! Stopping over from #InspiredBN
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October 30, 2015 at 2:56 PM
Thank you so much!
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October 31, 2015 at 7:22 AM
You will def miss the neediness as well as the fun “littles” stuff. Mine are 20 and 17, I have been struggling too! Raising children there are many ups and downs. Prayers for you! This too shall pass.Sending good vibes your way!
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November 1, 2015 at 6:37 PM
I am sure that I will! Thank you!
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October 31, 2015 at 9:40 AM
K that is fantastic! Wish I’d had your wise counselor when my son was young. xo
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October 31, 2015 at 10:05 AM
Thank you so much!
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November 6, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Linked up at: http://www.busybeingblessed.net/looking-at-the-big-picture-grace-truth-43/
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November 12, 2015 at 9:55 PM
I love this poem! So glad you shared it on Grace & Truth this week. I have chosen your post as my featured post, and it will go up tomorrow.
I have been there so many times. My youngest is now six. I have many other struggles we deal with, but how I miss the baby stage!
Thanks so much for linking up with us and for baring your soul with us. ❤
Praying for your PPD. Make sure you get help if you even think a bit you might need it.
God bless,
Jenn
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November 14, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Thank you so much! I’m honored! My oldest is six, like I mentioned, so I can imagine if yours is at the same sassy stage as mine is. 🙂
P.S. I am getting help for my PPD. I get it to some degree every time. With my first, I struggled through with no help at all. I nearly died with my second, along with our son, and didn’t have the strength to fight medication. It helped so much, even though that was the most severe I had, that I didn’t hesitate this time. I take a very, very low dose of Zoloft, so I still experience the PPD, just to a lesser degree. Thankfully, it’s never caused me issues with bonding. Just makes the rest of life harder.
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November 13, 2015 at 3:39 AM
Aw. That’s so beautiful.
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November 14, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Thank you! 🙂
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