As I sat in the salon chair waiting to be pampered, I took a good look at myself in the mirror. I looked like my normal self, other than a lack of make up showing off my tired eyes. But, that's typical for any parent--we are chronically exhausted. As the stylist appeared, I casually mentioned …
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Nobody Warned Me How Difficult Parenting Would Be
I’m exhausted. I’m trapped. I’m a mom. Nobody warned me how difficult parenting would be. In the wee hours of the morning, my daughter crept into my room, her quiet nudge startling me awake. I moved over and let her crawl in, not wanting to wake up before the sun rises. But now, here I am, …