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Friendship, Motherhood
January 28, 2020
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I’m Not Stuck-Up, I’m Just Socially Exhausted

You might notice me. The mom sitting alone at soccer practice. Maybe I am quietly watching, or maybe I have my nose in a book. Maybe I’m mindlessly…

Motherhood
January 9, 2020
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It’s Late and I Should Be Sleeping, But I Can’t

It’s 2:30 in the morning, and I should be sleeping. But, I can’t. If I’m being honest, a lot of my lack of sleep these days comes from my own…

Faith, Marriage, Motherhood
December 28, 2019
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Dear God, I’m Exhausted and Overwhelmed—Please Help

I wake up in a room. Dazed, tired, heavy. By now I am so used to these feelings I don’t notice them. They are my normal. They are a part of me,…

Living
September 28, 2019
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I’m Tired of Trying So Hard

There’s a pervasive culture surrounding us, pushing us all to try so hard at everything. If we aren’t giving 1000% in allthethings, then we’ll…

Motherhood
September 26, 2019
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I’m Trying So Hard To Balance a Career and Motherhood—But I’m Exhausted

I was feeling really good about myself. I had managed to make it to work almost half and hour earlier than I normally do, but my confidence was short…

Motherhood, Teen
December 18, 2018
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I’m Raising Great Teens, So Why Am I So Exhausted?

About a decade ago, my three young daughters and I rode up a hotel elevator with a couple who appeared to be in their fifties. They gushed at the…

Motherhood
October 8, 2018
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Dear Mama, I Know Why You’re Exhausted

I know why you are exhausted. It’s because you are giving. It’s because you are cleaning. It’s because you are watching. It’s because you are…

Journal, Motherhood
September 5, 2018
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Take That Break Before You Break, Mama

I was at my wit’s end. My patience was worn down. Not to the nub. No. It was worn down past the nub. It had been pulverized into dust and…

Motherhood
April 16, 2018
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I’m a Mom Who’s Running On Empty

I pressed the ignition in my car at 6:45 a.m. to take my daughter to middle school orchestra rehearsal. I felt my hands clench tightly around the…

Kids, Motherhood
October 2, 2017
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My Kids Sleep Great! Why Am I Still So Exhausted?

My kids all sleep through the night. The 9 and 7-year-old have long mastered this skill. And the baby is trying. He’ll give us a day or two of…

exhausted

I’m Not Stuck-Up, I’m Just Socially Exhausted

It’s Late and I Should Be Sleeping, But I Can’t

Dear God, I’m Exhausted and Overwhelmed—Please Help

I’m Tired of Trying So Hard

I’m Trying So Hard To Balance a Career and Motherhood—But I’m Exhausted

I’m Raising Great Teens, So Why Am I So Exhausted?

Dear Mama, I Know Why You’re Exhausted

Take That Break Before You Break, Mama

I’m a Mom Who’s Running On Empty

My Kids Sleep Great! Why Am I Still So Exhausted?

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