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Taking A Moment To Find Myself // My 3rd Postpartum Journey

May 13, 2019 by Rachel 13 Comments

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I needed this Mother’s Day in ways that I cannot even convey to you. Just Saturday, I was a broken down mother — exhausted from the grind, full of self-doubt and self-pity. But late Saturday evening, I purchased a pass to Balance + Brews at Royal Docks in Canton.

Balance + Brews is a group of local yoga teachers that do pop up classes in craft breweries throughout Northeast Ohio. I’ve been meaning to show up for a class for years, but there was always a reason I couldn’t make it. In fact, this time I almost self-sabotaged — I almost decided not to go because I was afraid of going alone. But I bought the ticket anyway. I committed.

And as I was driving down the highway completely alone, blasting music from my college days, I realized… I needed this. I honestly cannot tell you the last time I went further than Target (which is about a half mile) in the car without a child.

And then to have a meal completely alone? It just sealed the deal for me.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my children. But the weight of always being “on” has really taken a toll lately. It took me until Sunday to realize just how much I missed being with my most authentic self. And in those moments of screaming singing Thursday songs at the top of my lungs, I made a vow to make myself a priority. Starting now.

So to all of the mama’s out there who are struggling to find their new identity, I see you. If you can, go ahead and take a drive, blast that music, and remember who you are.

And Happy (Belated) Mother’s Day.

 

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  1. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    May 13, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    Glad you took time for yourself! I love to blast my radio and just drive sometimes! 🙂 My husband and I are originally from Akron and took in Royal Docks last time we were home! Nice!!!

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  2. Amanda

    May 14, 2019 at 9:20 am

    I LOVE going out to eat alone. So glad you took some time for yourself.

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  3. Stephanie

    May 15, 2019 at 7:34 am

    Yoga in a brewery sounds like an absolute blast. So glad you got away and were able to enjoy some time to yourself. I’m not a mother, but I’m a full-time, live-in caregiver and it takes so much out of me. I’ve got to take your advice and find some time for me again.

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  4. Holly

    May 15, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    This is great. Sometimes you just need a step back to refocus.

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  5. Tiffany La Forge-Grau

    May 15, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    The day to day grind can be the hardest for anyone, much less mothers. It’s nice to get a day to stop thinking for once.

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  6. Cindy Ingalls

    May 15, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    It’s so important to take time for ourselves. Life can pull us in so many different directions and sometimes just having a meal alone can bring us the joy we need.

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  7. Blythe Alpern

    May 15, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    I love having some quiet time to myself. I used to go to movies alone all the time and it was the best. I got to see what I wanted to when I wanted to, without commentary.

    Reply
  8. Marisa Hernandez

    May 16, 2019 at 6:04 am

    This is a perfect way to spend the day. & I plan on doing this soon. Self care & time alone is always a great idea.

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  9. Tabitha Blue

    May 16, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    Yes mama, we all need those times to ourselves, and I’m so glad you had some time for you!! So important.

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  10. Holly Hood

    May 16, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    I think that it is great that you took some time to yourself. This is needed every so often. I also love to blast my radio and sing out loud!! You deserved this me time.

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  11. Anagha

    May 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    You did the best thing 🙂 That’s what everyone is supposed to do but they may not do it all the time . Take out time and do the thing you like to do 😀

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  12. Alexandra

    May 17, 2019 at 12:25 am

    I recently attended a bloggers event at a winery and I remember while driving back home I thought “Wow! I didn’t even know that I needed this!” Sometimes we as moms take care of everything and everyone but ourselves. Glad to hear you had a good time!

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  13. Laura G

    May 27, 2019 at 2:03 pm

    Such a fun moment! It gets harder and harder to find time for ourselves, the more babies we have! Kuddos to you for making the time!!

    Reply

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