💌 Childcare Is Self-Care

Dear Old Me, You thought asking for help meant failing.

You believed being a “good mom” meant doing everything, all the time.

But here’s the truth:

Childcare isn’t a luxury—it’s care for YOU. It’s not giving up control—it’s giving yourself room to breathe, think, and heal.

Whether you're home full-time or juggling work and parenting, outsourcing time isn’t selfish.

It’s survival.

It’s sanity.

It’s strength.

Going to the grocery store solo isn’t a break. Self-care is more than errands in peace—it’s reclaiming your time, energy, and mental clarity. It’s letting go of the guilt and choosing grace.

You’ve learned that taking care of yourself makes you a better mom.

One who shows up with love, not resentment.

One who laughs more.

One who knows her worth.

Say yes to help.

You deserve rest, joy, and permission to just be.

💌 Dear Old Me, Just Keep It Real

You used to think motherhood was about achieving—checking boxes, doing it all, smiling through the chaos. But here’s what you’ve learned:

Keeping it real is the real superpower.

These days, it’s hard. Social media paints a picture-perfect life—tidy homes, smiling kids, glowing moms.

But you know the truth:

That behind every curated post is a messy bun, a mental battle, and a woman doing her best.

This year, you made a new kind of resolution.

Not to hustle harder.

Not to be better.

But to lower the expectations placed on motherhood—and on yourself.

Because yes, you can do everything.

You are wildly capable.

But doing everything alone comes at a cost—and that cost is usually you.

So stop chasing the ideal and start choosing your real.

Say yes to help.

Say no to comparison.

Be honest about your limits.

Be gentle on yourself.

Your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need a present one. One who laughs at the mess, admits she’s tired, and gives herself grace—because she deserves it.

Love,

Ceren