I feel chained and frustrated
Lately I’ve been feeling… chained.
First of all, my children are my greatest blessing, and I wouldn’t change being their mommy for anything.
But ever since becoming a mom myself, I miss having a little girl. I miss that dynamic, the nurturing, the guidance, the playfulness, and the connection.
At the same time, I feel like I’ve become much more careful about what I share online. Sometimes it feels as if society expects mothers to fit into one box. As if I have to choose between being a good mom or being my authentic self.
The truth is… I don’t want to choose.
I’m a Dutch mommy with many layers. A mother, a woman, a Mommy, a partner, a spiritual person, and someone with desires and passions beyond motherhood. To me, freedom means being all of those things without feeling like I have to hide parts of myself.
I’m curious… are there other Mommys here who struggle with this?
How do you balance motherhood with your desires, your dynamic, and your own identity? Have you found a way to let those parts of yourself coexist?
I’d genuinely love to hear your experiences.