Since that day that I hit rock bottom, I have picked myself up and kept going forward. I have consciously made decisions that benefit me, even when the easier choice sounds more fun. I started listening to the Mel Robbins podcast to help me keep moving forward. From there I started using her five second rule to get out of bed in the mornings, go for a walk or to the gym, to do the house chores, to get out and get some sun.

One day we got in the car and I turned on my podcast and just drove for like two hours and cried; trying to remember who I was and where I left myself. It has taken time and the act of processing my feelings to become this better person I am striving for. I replaced alcohol with an orange juice coconut water drink, I make an effort to hangout with friends and have playdates, I use Mel Robbins 5 second rule, and I make myself a priority by doing things for me too. It feels so good to come up from rock bottom. I am so proud of every mother who has the courage to come up from rock bottom.

Hitting Rock Bottom as a Mother

Whether your babies are newborns, toddlers, teenagers, or thirty years old with their own families being a mother takes everything out of you. It’s okay to hit rock bottom at any of these points in life. I hit rock bottom when I was pregnant with my first. I was super depressed and felt so alone, and if you read Hitting Rock Bottom you know I recently hit rock bottom again. It’s hard to admit, especially as mothers and wives; we put unbelievably high standards on ourselves to care take, clean, cook, and manage the learning and teaching within our families. Making time for yourself, and creating something for just you is what keeps you out of rock bottom. North Idaho mom is that for me, trading stocks is also that for me. Those are two things that I work on everyday that I love and enjoy.

Moms, if you’re hitting rock bottom find something that you can do each day that brings you joy. Also, I just want you to know I’ve been there and you are not alone. Being a mother is a selfless job, that takes energy you don’t even have, and it’s endless. 24 hours a day, no breaks, oh and by the way you need the patience of a god. This job description is extensive and tense, so it’s okay to hit rock bottom. It’s okay to tell someone, and it’s okay because you aren’t the only one … I’m right there too.