OK....I have decided something..life is hard. But, great. I don't really know how to explain it and I think that it has more to do with being (for the most part) a "stay at home mom". Or completely a stay at home mom or dad or even a parent at all (catch my drift?)
I have realized more and more over the years that everyone has similar struggles and triumphs. But why is it that when things are hard we as humans have a hard time asking for help or saying "hey ya know things are hard right now" when someone asks how things are when they are not just peachy? It's weird to me and I may be guilty of it too. But one thing I do know (and I think my family and closest friends will agree) is that when I am feeling overwhelmed or "whatever" I cannot hide it.period. At least I am honest! Life is not perfect and neither are we, so why does everyone try and make it seem that way even in the times that it's not that way? I'm not saying that life isn't awesome, please don't get me wrong here. I LOVE life and am grateful every day even for the little things, but I am also realistic and I think we need to stick together and help each other out when we need it. I have seen too many people struggling and not asking for help and just trying to buck up and put a smile on their face...while that may work for a day or two, it won't last forever and I just wish people could say "hey guess what I could use a hand and man life stinks right now" I would be there in a heart beat to help!
Anyway, sorry I'm not sure this will make much sense to however "will" read it. But, if it does and you get what I'm saying please leave a comment or something..I KNOW I am not the only one feeling this way :)
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Life...
Posted by The Vigil's at 6:50 PM
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Are you kidding me? Come on over...I could talk about this for days. I love it when people are honest express their true feelings. It makes us all feel better. We are all struggling. Maybe not in the same areas, but the thing we are supposed to learn from life is how to overcome OUR struggles. Then, here is the best part... when we find someone who struggles with something that we have, we have an obligation to help them. Because we've been through it already. And we can ease their burdens. Your experience collection gets bigger and bigger as you get older. Hang in there. But maybe as you trudge through, ask what it is you're supposed to learn from it, so you can be a help to someone else in a few years. Do you like my super long comment?
Hey Chels! So I totally agree with you on this. Personally I have a really hard time asking for help when I need it, maybe it's a pride thing...I don't want to admit that sometimes I can't "do it all". Lately I have been way overwhelmed between school, work, being a mom, planning a wedding, trying to make time for myself, have somewhat of a social life, etc. Yet I feel guilty if I need to cry to someone about how terrible my life is...because really it is amazing and I know lots of people are going through much harder things. But I have found that it's okay to admit that life's not always perfect and sometimes we do need help! I am lucky to have the best friends & family who will just listen and are more than willing to help me out when I admit that I need it. So yeah, point being we all need a little help sometimes (especially us Moms) and it's okay to admit that we can't do it all! Thanks for posting this, it's always nice to know you're not alone : )
Thanks girls! I am glad someone commented. Kaci, I completely agree that everyone needs to learn from their struggles. And Allie, girl you are very busy! I bet that is a lot to take on and keep your sanity...but it will all be worth it in the end. Ive got to hand it to ya!!
I do want to clear one thing up though because after I went back and read my post, I could see how it seems like I am saying I am struggling now...I'm not I just meant I have learned over the years how people in general have a hard time being open and honest about those times. Not saying I never have hard times, because I do but now I am just realizing more about others. Again, I hope that makes sense...anyway, thanks for reading and commenting!!
I haven't read your blog for a while... I hope this still helps!
You are awesome and I admire your honesty and ability to put it out there!! You said that a lot of people try and buck up and put a smile on their face, and you know what??? You are right, it doesn't last forever. This recently happened to me, I just feel overwhelmed and I need to re-evaluate so I don't go insane.. Everyone wins that way! :) I hate asking for help, but school, work, kids, and everything else has showed me that I can't do it all, I can't do everything exactly the way I would want to right now... but IT IS OK!!! We aren't meant to do it ALL, that is why we are surrounded by so many people who love us! So if you need anything, let me know! I am here for ya! :)
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