.png)
Day 1: The Weight She Carries
Talks about the unseen burdens of motherhood—mental load, expectations, exhaustion.
P.S. This blog is part of my upcoming Mother’s Day book, and we’ve got something special dropping soon: the M.O.T.H.E.R. GPT — a daily source of affirmations, strength, and soul for moms who are doing it all.
GPT Affirmation: “The weight you carry is heavy, but so are crowns. You are doing more than surviving—you are thriving, even on the hardest days.”
I was just 15 when I became a mom. My child’s father didn’t want to be involved, but his family and mine stepped in. When my mama passed in 2002, everything changed. That’s when I learned the real weight of motherhood—while healing from trauma, while being labeled “crazy” for surviving a gunshot wound. But still, I stood.
During those early years, each day was a silent battle—a struggle not just against external expectations, but against the internal doubts and fears that threatened to overwhelm me. The mental load of planning every meal, worrying about every scraped knee, and constantly questioning if I was doing enough built up slowly, day by day. Yet, each challenge also became a lesson in resilience, teaching me that the strength required to carry on was already within me.
There were moments when the quiet desperation of feeling unseen was replaced by sudden bursts of inner power. I began to see that every tear and every shadow of exhaustion held the promise of transformation. The labels others placed on me became badges of honor for surviving a world that often demanded impossibility. It was in these quiet, reflective moments that I discovered motherhood was less about perfection and more about progress—about turning every hardship into wisdom and every burden into a stepping stone toward a more resilient self.
As I continue to navigate the winding roads of motherhood, I’ve learned that affirmations are not just words; they are a vital reminder of our innate worth. The “M.O.T.H.E.R. GPT” has become a companion for those days when the weight feels unbearable, a daily spark of inspiration reminding us that our struggles are the very foundations of our strength. Each affirmation is a call to acknowledge our journey and the incredible work we do every day.
So, to every mom out there, whether you’re carrying a silent sorrow or a fierce determination, remember this: your strength is the crown you wear proudly. Every burden you bear has shaped your unique story of resilience. Share this message with the women in your life who need to know—they are not alone on this journey, and together, we can turn every trial into a triumph.