Motherhood has a way of shifting your perspective. It doesn’t just make you think about your own child — it makes you see all mothers, and truly care about what they are going through.
The other day, I saw a woman walking along the side of the highway with a toddler in 90-degree Georgia heat. Cars and trucks zoomed past her, and I couldn’t help but wonder: did she not have a car? Was she struggling financially? Could she not even afford a rideshare? I sat at the light with my family in the car, and I cried my eyes out. My husband tried to help me think of positive scenarios that this woman might be going through, but all I could think of were the worst. I imagined the exhaustion, the fear, the worry she must feel every single day, and my heart broke for her. I wanted more for her. I wished I could do something to help.
For a while now, I’ve been thinking about ways I can support mothers in need and give back to the community. Seeing her in that moment made it crystal clear: thinking isn’t enough. I knew I needed to take action. This is why I created this space — a place to share, connect, and support moms — and I will be doing more in the future to help mothers and other parents in meaningful ways.
Motherhood has taught me empathy in ways I never fully understood before. It’s not just about my child or my home — it’s about the collective experience of mothers everywhere. It’s about stepping into their shoes, feeling their struggles, and finding ways to lift each other up.
I’ve been brainstorming ways to make a difference: small acts of kindness, community donations, or even sharing resources for moms who might feel unseen. I know I can’t fix every struggle, but I can do my part — and hopefully inspire others to do the same. That day on the side of the highway reminded me that every effort, no matter how small, matters. Every mom deserves support, and every child deserves a parent who can feel seen, valued, and cared for.
Motherhood changed me. It made me more compassionate, more aware, and more determined to help others. And it showed me that the best way to honor my own journey as a mother is to lift up other mothers along the way.
To all the moms reading this: don’t hesitate to let others in and accept support when you need it. There are people out there who genuinely want to listen, help, and lighten your load. We don’t have to carry everything alone — letting others share the burden doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human. And for those who can, reach out, lift up, and offer kindness whenever you can. Together, we can make the journey of motherhood a little less heavy and a lot more full of love.
Love,
S.Carter
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