It’s unfair to myself and to my family to suppress the parts of me that bring out the best version of who I am. I deserve to feel strong, to chase dreams, to have joy that exists outside of motherhood. And my kids deserve a mom who is whole, not one who has lost herself in the process of caring for everyone else. I want them to know that they push me to be a better version of myself and will never be the reason why I gave up on what I love in life. If anything, they are the reason that I will continue to push to find the right balance.
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Boiling water for drinking, rehydrating meals, and to create heat packs by filling water bottles. Pro tip: place them into your sleeping bags for a toasty night’s sleep! Photo credit: @riversflowandriversrun
