“I don’t know how you do it.” I’ve said this to a friend of mine, a single mom, more times than I can count. She’s a full-time university lecturer, has spearheaded several ambitious community projects, and somehow still finds time for an active social life—all while raising a feisty 5-year-old. Homemade cookies for school included. But then again, she’s hardly the only mom I know who has 67 things to juggle at once, often with a toddler on one hip.
If you’re a mom, you probably know the feeling. Two recent threads—one on Threads, and another on X—asked for photographic proof that motherhood is easy: “Show one photo that proves motherhood is easy. I’ll go first.” The replies came flooding in, and let’s just say I’ll let you be the judge.
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But this isn’t to say that mothers should feel they have to stoically handle it all on their own—Hall also emphasizes the importance of support. Having people around who accept the struggles of figuring out motherhood can help women navigate those changes, while pressure to parent a certain way can make the process harder. Maybe that’s why the best thing we can all do is give moms a little grace—and appreciate just how much they’re carrying.
Which brings us back to the photos. They may not prove that motherhood is easy, but they certainly prove that moms can find a way to make even the most chaotic moments look pretty impressive.
