3 Reasons Why Mom Friendships Are the Best
Mom friendships are some of the most unique and special relationships you will ever have in your life. As moms, we understand each other's struggles, share our experiences, and can offer advice and support to one another when needed 👯♀️
In this blog post, I'm going to discuss three reasons why mom friendships are the best and why it's important for us as moms to cultivate strong, meaningful relationships with other moms. Read on to find out why you should make time for these valuable friendships in your life!
1) They've been there before.
I've been told before that you should consistently prioritize having three types of people in your life; someone you're serving, someone you're doing life with, and someone with more life experience/wisdom. This has proven especially true in motherhood and quickly turned into something like a lifeline.
From my first panic with fevers to navigating how to potty train in public restrooms (this is still #disguting) and even having conversations that I feel unequipped for - having a mom friend that's "been there before" is my life hack of motherhood.
These conversations are always laced with tears and really big feelings of inadequacy. Magically, they all ended with what felt like a huge exhale and an ounce of confidence that I'm not screwing up my child's life.
2) They know what you're going through.
Having mom friends who are in the same stage of life hits a bit differently because I can call and "gratefully complain" about how wacky my offspring are acting. It never fails... it's always met with a "SAME, sis. Same."
My kids having built-in friends due to my mom-friendships have covered me in my lonely moments. These are the moments where I could scream if I have to sweep another crumb or remain relatively calm in over-stimulated environments where everyone is touching me while waiting for me to meet their needs.
The ability to escape while my kids are occupied and playing with friends is an underestimated gift 💝
3) They're a great support system.
And then there are the days when I get to have a conversation with someone who is expecting but is missing all of the "excited" feelings about being pregnant. Or a woman who is facing crippling anxiety about becoming a mom of two. Perhaps it's navigating the logistical nightmare of simply leaving the house alone.
The opportunity to share my experiences and remind a newer mom that the "light at the end of the tunnel" still lights your path always feels like a breath of fresh air. It's a gentle reminder that I'm doing better than I think I am and becomes the support I didn’t realize I needed.
As moms, we go through so much together, and having these friends along for the ride makes us feel more confident in ourselves as we take on new roles and challenges. Knowing that these friendships will be there for the long haul makes them extra special 💗
