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The Key to Getting Through the Hard Days as a Mom?
A best friend
Dear Mama,
Lean in for a little secret — one of the best-kept ones when it comes to staying sane during these wild and wonderful early years of motherhood. Sure, wine, coffee, and a good Netflix binge help… but there’s something even more powerful that keeps me grounded and helps me show up as the best version of myself as a mom.
Her photo is part of the collage on my living room wall — standing beside me on the biggest day of my life before motherhood: my wedding day. In another picture, we’re younger, laughing under a tree, not long out of our teenage years. Just two girls with the whole world ahead of us.
The real secret to a happy heart as a mom? A best friend.
That one person who knew you before little ones made you their whole universe. She knew your dreams, your heart, and all your quirks — before the role of “mom” became the main character in your story.
She’s been there through the lows, offering comfort and a listening ear. And she’s cheered just as hard through the highs, always your biggest fan.
After a stretch of hard days — nonstop sickness, chaotic renovations, a stubborn winter, and the kind of exhaustion that settles deep in your bones — just one afternoon with her…
