You guys have some of the best topic ideas. It’s not surprising because those posts feel like a conversation between two friends, with us each sharing our perspectives. When I began to respond to an email sent by a reader about her struggle to accept the role of a SAHM, I thought it would make for a great blog post and asked if there was anything I could share. She said she would post, so let’s get started.
I have dealt with these feelings. I think that these feelings are very normal. Some women dreamed of being stay-at home moms their whole lives, while others became one out of necessity. Others fall somewhere in the middle. No matter how we became SAHMs, I’m sure we have all struggled to feel our worth. Why?
It can be difficult to adjust to being a SAHM full-time. You don’t have the same tangible markers of success that other jobs offer. Your days will be filled with feeding, cleaning and resting your baby. This can feel like a long, sleepless Groundhog Day. It’s impossible to accomplish anything else, and a list of what you have “accomplished”, while intangible, can be demoralizing. Monotony, lack of success and boredom can quickly wear us out. We wonder what happened to our life.