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My Love/Hate Relationship with Mothering

September 20, 2016 by Kristi 6 Comments

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Mothering and I have a love/hate relationship.

I love the idea of being a good mom. I want to be one. But there’s a struggle and underlying uncertainty with each attempt. I simply don’t feel good enough.

And I hate it.

It’s a vicious cycle.

Try.

Fail.

Self scorn.

Mothering pity party for 1.

Attempt again….

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  1. Michele Morin says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Kristi, I love your honesty here. I was recently asked to share my thoughts on homeschooling and they tumbled out sort of like yours today. It’s an amazing journey, and I wouldn’t trade it, but there are days when it’s just HARD. So thankful for a God who does not forsake us during the days of hard.

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    • Kristi says

      September 20, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      So, so thankful for our awesome God….

      Reply
  2. Crystal Storms says

    September 20, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    Kristi, I love your honesty in this post. And the ending … praying we all have Godfidence as we walk alongside our Heavenly Father.

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    • Kristi says

      September 20, 2016 at 4:36 pm

      Yes, praying we all have Godfidence, Crystal. 🙂 xo

      Reply
  3. Lori Schumaker says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    I love this, Kristi! Godfidence is my new favorite word! 🙂
    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

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  4. Lux G. says

    September 26, 2016 at 2:24 am

    I surely can’t relate to this level of motherhood. I’ve mothered a few puppies and I love/hate it too though. 🙂

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