Navigating Motherhood with Faith, Strength & Resilience
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Welcome!
Hey Mama! I am so glad you are here!
​Allow me to take a moment to introduce myself.
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I am a Stay at Home, Homeschooling Mama of 5 biological (3 Boys & 2 Girls) and 2 bonus children (2 Boys) navigating the beautifully chaotic world of motherhood. I have 2 children in college and 3 in elementary school. Whether you are a brand new mama bear running on coffee and cuddles, a veteran parent juggling sports schedules, pick up lines, and snacks, an empty nester, or somewhere in between - you've found a friend here.
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Motherhood has been the most humbling, challenging and heart-expanding journey of my life. I started this blog to share my experiences, the ups and downs, and everything in between. The messy moments, the milestones, the meltdowns (theirs and mine!), and winning moments that make it all worth it.
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In this community you will find:​ Honest stories about my life as a mom, "Game Changing" Tips, Tricks and Hacks, Product Reviews & Recommendations and more importantly, a "Safe Space" with no judgement where we don't pretend to be perfect because after all is there really such a thing?
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I believe in keeping it real, finding the silver lining on the hard days and celebrating the small wins even if it's just that we made it to Friday! If you have ever hidden in the bathroom for a moment to have no one calling your name or pulling at your clothes, or cried happy tears watching your little one reach what was thought to be an unattainable milestone, you are in the right place.
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I invite you to pour that cup of tea or coffee and get cozy as we figure this mom thing out together - one day, one post and one deep breath at a time.
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Thanks for being here.
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With Love,
Charesse​​​​​
Motherhood in Verse
(Poetry rooted in purpose)
I asked fellow moms what was the hardest part of motherhood
One simply responded - releasing the guilt of thinking I have to raise my child the way society thinks I should.
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What I loved about that response was the ability to remove the mask.
The "Mask of Motherhood' we often wear that has us putting ourselves last.
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It was in their vulnerability that I found the courage to begin my journey to free.
To free myself from the mental war and to embrace the uniqueness of my own journey.
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I realized I had agency as I gave myself permission to feel.
To release the guilt and bury the shame of how things appeared vs what was real.
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To rid myself of the negative self talk that had taken up residence with a custom mailbox in my head.
To lean more towards the endless possibilities folded inside the new beginning that was up ahead.
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The conversations were heavy as they badgered me like a hostile witness in the court of parenting
Judging whether or not Im good enough.
Until I realized it was time to let it all go and let someone else run along with all that stuff
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Motherhood is an assignment, a community and a vibe.
It's a gentle reminder from my ancestors that I am built for this as I carry grace in my stride.
