Wouldn't it be nice if parenting came with a manual? But even when given one, we don't always get it right. There are always screws left over, something on backward, and we have to start all over again.
No book or manual can prepare you for the rollercoaster that parenthood is. You're suddenly in the trenches, running on zero sleep, figuring it out by trial and error. It changes you in ways you couldn't have imagined. If you want to understand those changes a little better, this look at family dynamics is a good place to start.
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Whereas Annie said, "I wish someone would have been able to explain the feeling of absolute love that I would experience which would allow me to make it through the difficult moments.
We so often hear about the challenges and downsides of motherhood, and while these are undoubtedly real, what we don't hear about is that moms are also given the inner strength and resilience to overcome the challenges. My capacity for caring for others, love, gratitude, and joy have all increased.
I always knew I wanted to have kids, but I didn't understand how it would change everything. Becoming a mom is truly a superpower, and I am so blessed with being able to birth and now raise my five babies," she fondly shared.
