https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1 daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/making-my-clients-cry-is-my-greatest-joy monthly 0.5 2025-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/7a524fbe-b6bc-4613-b2f8-4fd6d1df1b90/unsplash-image-yRB81uWKK-M.jpg Musings From A Therapist - Making My Clients Cry Is My Greatest Joy - Wait—You Like When I Cry? It happens almost every week. A mom sits across from me—voice trembling, eyes glistening, holding it together with every last thread of strength she’s got. And then… the tears start to fall. She tries to keep up with wiping them with her hand, maybe a sleeve. She refuses the tissues I sit next to her almost as if it’s a concession to take that white piece of tissue to catch her tears. Then, like clockwork, she kind of laughs and says: “Ugh, I’m so sorry.” And I smile—genuinely, maybe even with a little sparkle in my eye—and say what I mean with my whole heart: “Please don’t apologize. This right here? This is my favorite part.” Now, I know that sounds terrible. But hear me out. I’m not over here cheering because you’re in pain. I’m not twisted like that. What brings me joy is that you’ve finally laid down the armor. That you let go—just for a moment—and let yourself be fully, beautifully human. I know what it took to get you here, the pressure you’re under to hold it all together 24/7. I know how many times you’ve swallowed the tears, slapped on a smile, and powered through when what you really needed was to fall apart a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/43bde36b-3ff3-4d44-94fc-e29c89dac51a/_DSC9075-Enhanced-NR.jpg Musings From A Therapist - Making My Clients Cry Is My Greatest Joy - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I specialize in working with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. It fills my heart to be able to support Moms through the good and bad days. To normalize that it’s okay to not like being a Mom all the time. Join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. It takes a Therapist to help you find yourself again amongst the crowd. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/beyond-the-chore-chart-navigating-neurodivergence-emotional-needs-and-deeper-connection-in-relationships monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/f8586459-767a-4ac9-aabe-651b8cee4b16/Katheryn+Burton.jpg Musings From A Therapist - Beyond the Chore Chart: Navigating Neurodivergence, Emotional Needs, and Deeper Connection in Relationships - Katheryn Barton, M.Ed., LPC, is a dedicated couples therapist based in St. Louis, Missouri. She specializes in helping partners move beyond surface-level conflicts to strengthen emotional connection and communication. With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, Katheryn provides a compassionate, evidence-based approach to relationship challenges. She is currently pursuing EFT certification under supervision and integrates her background in sign language and mental health education into an inclusive, client-centered practice. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/i-want-to-help-but-my-brains-on-fire-adhd-relationships-and-pulling-your-weight-without-burning-out monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/8ad4a77a-cc8a-454d-8ff6-73b4949ab659/unnamed+%282%29.jpg Musings From A Therapist - “I Want to Help… But My Brain’s on Fire”: ADHD, Relationships and Pulling Your Weight Without Burning Out - Dr. Jennifer Ritchie is a Licensed Psychologist and the founder of Gateway Behavioral Health Consultants, LLC, based in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2015 and brings not only her clinical expertise but also her lived experience as someone with ADHD and anxiety. Because of that, she deeply understands how powerful it can be to find support that actually gets you—the kind that leaves you feeling seen, understood, and hopeful. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/if-i-dont-do-it-myself-his-side monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/72096731-05aa-4e6e-805d-8c6cae841eae/IMG_4320.jpg Musings From A Therapist - If I Don’t Do It Myself, It Doesn’t Get Done - His Side - The Struggle to Get It Right Mike & MacKenzie ~ 16th anniversary trip, Sonoma, CA https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-jwstw monthly 0.5 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - If I Don’t Do It Myself, It Doesn’t Get Done - Her Side - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I specialize in working with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/1742696160436-EM2299E62V572TXTHO6H/unsplash-image-u2d0BPZFXOY.jpg Musings From A Therapist - If I Don’t Do It Myself, It Doesn’t Get Done - Her Side - And that’s how we find ourselves stuck in this cycle: I carry the mental load. I get overwhelmed. He asks me what to do. I don’t know how to answer in a way that won’t cause conflict. I either say nothing (and seethe) or explain what I need (and feel like a bitch for making him feel bad and being a nag). He gets defensive and down on himself (which seems ridiculous to me). Rinse and repeat. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-sdmy3 monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Burn It Down to Build It Up: Ditching the ‘Perfect Mom’ Myth for Good - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/permission-to-say-no monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Letting Go of the “Shoulds”: The Permission Moms Give Themselves to Say No - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the less pleasant moments. Join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/part-1-why-its-vital-to-take-pto-as-a-mom-faf8e monthly 0.5 2024-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/1719168061825-630BTU2QABQUKQIOXJ2X/image-asset.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Part 2: Why It’s Vital to Take PTO as a Mom - When was the last time you actually took SCHEDULED time off work? Image credit @renataadrienn| Unsplash| 6/16/24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Part 2: Why It’s Vital to Take PTO as a Mom - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/part-1-why-its-vital-to-take-pto-as-a-mom monthly 0.5 2024-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/c2649c69-5404-4fd6-a519-44ed362426c9/image-asset.jpg Musings From A Therapist - Part 1: Why It’s Vital to Take PTO as a Mom - Paid Time Off. PTO. Out of Office. OOO. Image credit @renataadrienn| Unsplash| 6/16/24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Part 1: Why It’s Vital to Take PTO as a Mom - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/work-from-home monthly 0.5 2024-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Mastering Work-from-Home: Strategies for Moms to Stay Sane and Productive - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/1717111049633-KT1DACTVUPPRZWERG21P/image-asset.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Mastering Work-from-Home: Strategies for Moms to Stay Sane and Productive - Lack of “Me” time Sounds kind of crazy, huh? Working from home is the best of both worlds! Until it isn’t. When you worked outside the home, you had a commute. No matter how long or how short, it was still a commute. The traffic may have sucked but you still got time to yourself. You could call your Bestie, sit in total silence or give Tay-Tay a run for her money with singing at the top of your lungs. The five steps it takes to get out of your home “office” is NOT a commute. I repeat. It is NOT a commute. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-sdmy3-2plcd monthly 0.5 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/cc267150-6345-4a8a-8961-26084d397c05/IMG_5677.jpg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of A Girl’s Weekend Getaway - Crafting the Perfect Getaway I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it was to be away earlier this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of A Girl’s Weekend Getaway - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed the F out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. I hope you’ll join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/2a5d25e5-149e-4950-97e2-c2336ae9ecf8/IMG_5675.jpg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of A Girl’s Weekend Getaway - I’m ready for anything! This time away is so rejuvenating for me as a clinician, mom and wife. It’s just enough time for my daughter to remember she does in fact love me and allows me time and space to actually miss my family. It really is true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-sdmy3-58lls monthly 0.5 2024-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/1709866175019-QFE48Q1DJLV1OH2YPUD0/image-asset.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of 'Me Time': Navigating 'Selfish' for Overwhelmed and Stressed Moms - The Struggle Is Real Image credit to @nate_dumlao via Unsplash, downloaded 3/7/24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of 'Me Time': Navigating 'Selfish' for Overwhelmed and Stressed Moms - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. I speak from experience as I’m a Mom, too. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy moments. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids… and maintain our sanity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/1709866383079-Z1615S035AQD8UFX7SK7/image-asset.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - The Power of 'Me Time': Navigating 'Selfish' for Overwhelmed and Stressed Moms - Breaking the Cycle of Guilt Image credit to @ericjamesward via Unsplash, downloaded 3/7/24 https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-mkc5r monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Women Supporting Women: Let's All Get Along - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-ac33x monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Having Courageous Conversations About Your Self-Care Needs: A Guide For Stressed Moms - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-73dms monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - Incorporating Self-Care into Your Daily Routine: Creating A Stressed Mom's Toolkit - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-lybkc monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - The Weight of "Lazy" on Stressed and Overwhelmed Moms - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-kxgxx monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - (Re)Defining Self-Care in a World of Buzzwords - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. It truly takes a village to raise our kids and maintain our sanity. https://www.followyourarrow.info/blog-3-1/laughing-through-the-tears-the-similarities-between-motherhood-and-depression-t58lj-t5bbz monthly 0.5 2024-02-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/65d613a980e21840ca75fff1/b7ff20b4-7a45-493a-abc3-d8cd1861f805/SR-SarahHoagPhotography-73+copy.jpeg Musings From A Therapist - How Can I Take My Kid To The Pumpkin Patch Without Losing My Shit? - Who Am I? Hi! I’m MacKenzie, your Self-Care Mompanion. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and owner of Follow Your Arrow Counseling, LLC. I’ve been in private practice since 2007 (part-time) and in 2017 I went full-time. Mostly because I became a Mom and I was tired of working the long hours I had been prior to this new phase of life. I work with Moms and Therapist Moms who are stressed out, overwhelmed and not taking care of themselves as well as they take care of everyone else. Being a Mom is hard. There are some days I really don’t like it, to be honest. There are days I don’t like being a Mom and having to deal with some of the parts of motherhood…like being blamed for everything, ignored and not being appreciated. Thank goodness there are other moments when my daughter tells me I’m her best friend that make up for all the crappy days. Stick around and join me as we walk this road of motherhood together. 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I felt called out that particular day. A few days later in a conversation with a colleague she made an excellent point...this person isn't uncomfortable enough yet to make changes. 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