THE WEIGHT AND WONDER OF MOTHERHOOD

The weight of being a mom is real. Honestly, the weight of being a parent is heavy, no matter how much support you have, what your village looks like, or how often people show up for you. Some days are hard to handle and heavy to carry. 

Don’t get me wrong, motherhood has been one of the greatest surprises of my life. I wasn’t pressed about it, didn’t plan for it, and wasn’t sure if it would happen for me. But God saw fit to place this gift in my hands, and for that, I am forever grateful. When people say, “Not all superheroes wear capes,” I know without a doubt they were talking about moms.

Whether you birthed your child, adopted, or stepped into guardianship, you know this truth: motherhood is both beautiful and heavy. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Each day has its own challenges, joys, and lessons. One thing I’ve learned? We’re all winging it. None of us has it all figured out. We’re learning our children day by day, sometimes moment by moment.

And whew, these kids! They are authentic, bold, and unapologetically themselves. They’ll tell you what they want, what they don’t want, and they’ll change their minds as quickly as the wind blows. One day gibberish, the next full sentences. One day, refusing the potty, the next streaking through the house with a diaper in hand while you silently pray they didn’t use the bathroom on the floor.

Meanwhile, in the background, you’re running logistics like the CEO of your household (as my best friend calls it), schedules, meals, chores, appointments—the list never ends. Even with an incredible husband and a village that helps, my mind never stops. Moms are wired to anticipate, adjust, and carry what feels like the weight of it all.

Now, I know some may read this and think, “But you said you have a husband and a village.” Yes, and I thank God for it. But hear me clearly: the weight is still real.

So, to every momma reading this—this is for you:

• Feeling overwhelmed? Me too, girl.

• Unsure when to discipline? Same, sis.

• Frustrated because you’re used to being in control, but now you realize control doesn’t exist in a healthy home? I get it.

• Moving through the motions because you’re mentally drained? Been there.

• Exhausted, but your baby only wants YOU? Yep, I’ve lived that too.

You. Are. Not. Alone.

Motherhood is heavy, but you are stronger than you think. I often reflect on the single moms who carry it all themselves, and the young mothers raising babies while still growing up themselves, y’all are some of the strongest people I know.

Motherhood takes work, patience, and an unshakable kind of love. And you know what? You’ve got this, momma.

Here’s what I want to leave you with: motherhood is not just a role, it’s a gift and a ministry. The same way you sharpen your skills, you grow in motherhood. Every day, you learn more, love deeper, and give what you can. And on the days when your “all” doesn’t feel like enough, know that God multiplies even your little.

So, carry the weight, but also rest in the wonder because God trusted you with this child for a reason. God has graced you for motherhood!

“He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; He gently leads those that have young.” – Isaiah 40:11