As I tell everyone, writing is my therapy and with writing I can get multiple benefits; I am sharing my own thoughts & experiences that others may be able to benefit from or relate to, and I am able to collect my thoughts to move forward. You see, no matter how big the struggle is, we all have a struggle. Each day is a new day that brings on promises of something bigger and better! That is the joy of living to see another day; you get a chance to stand up tall and move forward.
While I remain optimistic more often than not, the struggle of being a single adult household with three children is real. Raising three kids, or any number of kids, on your own while adding a full time job, part time online work, sports and other activities into the picture – there are days and sometimes weeks where I just am not feeling it. It’s hard. I struggle.
We all struggle, in our own ways. Some struggle to have food to eat, a blanket to stay warm under and a roof to have over their head when the rain comes falling down. I must remember that while my struggle feels very difficult in the moment, there are far larger struggles people deal with. I know that everything always works out for me, but right now, in this moment? That moment of “the struggle”, I have a hard time seeing it until I allow myself that down feeling so that I can grab a hold of it and push forward to be successful!
When I am struggling I don’t really open up to anyone – there are multiple reasons for this; I only open up to people that I think will listen and understand I just need to vent so I can move forward and those who I know will uplift me. I turn to writing to vent sometimes when I just can’t find the words to speak. I also have a high level of pride and I know that others have life harder than me; my temporary struggle may be long-term for others.
So today, I remind myself and others – the struggle is real for everyone. Keep your head up, sleep a little more if you need, do whatever it is for a day or two … then kick yourself in the butt and move forward!
I love the holiday season because it really brings out the giving spirit, so those with no food do hopefully find help.
I think we all struggle, even those who are married struggle in relationships feeling alone. Its hard finding people to ope up to though, and especially if you’ve opened up to the wrong kind of people in the past.
Sending you peace and love.
That personal kick in the butt is a great motivator for me, as well. Stay positive, focus on your goals, and celebrate each victory as a step towards better times.
I always like to vent with someone that will kick me out of the mood. Do so need a kick in the butt now and then.
Doing it all on your own is a struggle and it’s ok to feel that way. It sounds like you also know that you’re fortunate in many ways too. You should be able to vent – it gets out and then we can move on. When you do move on, look in the mirror and give yourself a pat on the back because you deserve it!!!!
Ah Brandy, I won’t even go into it, but I can definitely relate. Sending hugs, one single mom (eventually on paper, but essentially right now) to another.
I often kick my own butt! I think knowing when I need a kick makes me okay! LOL Sounds like you have got it together.
I try to be nice to everyone and have a smile for everyone I see. You never know what someone’s struggle is and you should treat all with kindness.