Just because I’m a mom and I carry it all

 Just because I’m a mom and I carry it all, doesn’t mean it’s not heavy.

The schedules. The worries. The never-ending to-do list.

I make it look easy some days.
But that doesn’t mean I’m not overwhelmed.
It doesn’t mean I don’t crave someone to say,
“I see you.”
Not just as their mom.
But as a woman who is trying her best, even when she feels like she’s falling apart.

Being strong doesn’t mean I never need help.
Even moms need someone to hold them too.