Episode 10: Back-to-School: The Beautiful Chaos of Letting Go
Can we talk about how back-to-school season brings up ALL the feelings?
I just hit "publish" on Episode 10, and I'm still processing everything I shared. This one got real, y'all. Like, "crying in my car after drop-off" real.
The Stuff We Don't Always Say Out loud
You know that moment when you're simultaneously counting down the days until they go back to school AND already missing them before they even leave? Yeah, we're diving deep into that emotional mess.
I'm talking about:
The relief we feel guilty about wanting
Why grocery shopping alone feels like a spa day
The 3 AM worries that keep us up at night
Morning chaos that makes you question your life choices
The financial reality that hits different every year
What Surprised Me Most
Recording this episode, I realized how much I needed to say these things out loud. The conflicted feelings, the mom guilt, the way we worry about EVERYTHING - from whether they're eating their lunch to much scarier realities we wish we didn't have to think about.
My daughter hates school (or thinks she does), my son would live there year-round, and somehow I'm navigating both while trying not to lose my mind in the carpool line.
The Real Talk You Need
If you're feeling overwhelmed by back-to-school season, if you're wondering if you're the only one who feels this torn about sending your kids off, if you need someone to tell you that sleeping in school clothes is a valid survival strategy - this episode is for you.
I share practical tips that actually work (hot lunch, anyone?), the division of duties that saves my marriage, and why joining PTA might be worth it even if you're already drowning in commitments.
But mostly, I want you to know you're not alone in feeling ALL the feelings.
Listen Now
This is Episode 10 (can you believe it?!), and it might be one of my most honest yet. Fair warning, I was recovering from being sick while recording, so I might sound a little different, but this topic couldn't wait.
Drop a comment and tell me, are you team "counting down to school" or team "already missing them before they leave"? I'm reading every single one.
And if you need daily reminders that you're doing amazing in this chaos, check out my affirmations for moms because sometimes we all need that extra encouragement.
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