Fellow Moms, There’s a World Outside Motherhood and We Must Find it.

Ren D
Jaiyana
Published in
5 min readFeb 23, 2021

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Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash

This past year has sucked for moms. For those of us used to working outside the house, we’re now trapped at home with our children. For those used to working at home, we’ve lost the peace and quiet we once had. As the days blend into the nights, our minds shift from virtual schooling to our day jobs to what to make for dinner. We’re overwhelmed. We’re stressed. And we realize we’re not getting any younger.

Are you with me? Do you feel like this too? Moms during the pandemic have had it tough. Dads as well but this one’s about us.

When the pandemic initially started, we kept groceries in the garage and sanitized everything. We were super diligent about not allowing the coronavirus into our home. As time progressed, we became slightly more lax but the stress has evolved.

Instead of focusing solely on the virus, we are focused on the well being of our families. We are worried about our children. We’re worried about their social interaction. We’re worried about their schooling. We’re printing out schedules and helping them get organized. And we are doing all of this on top of everything else we do. We’re doing this on top of our day jobs. We’re doing this on top of cleaning the house and cooking three meals a day.

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Ren D
Jaiyana

Jill of all trades, master of none. I write about self-awareness, personal growth, life lessons, and parenting.