Here’s to the moms

 Here’s to the moms who feel like they’re barely hanging on.

The ones who make dinner just for it to end up in the trash.
The ones who hide in the bathroom for a few minutes of silence.
The ones who whisper “What is even happening right now” while breaking up another fight over something so small.

To the moms who lose their patience, then cry about it when everyone’s finally asleep.
The ones who try so hard every single day but still feel like they’re not doing enough.

To the moms who are never told “you’re doing great,” but keep showing up anyway.
Who are running on coffee and crumbs, who haven’t had a full night of sleep in what feels like forever.

You love your kids more than anything, but some days feel so heavy you don’t know how you’re going to make it to bedtime.

This is for you.
For the tears you cry in secret.
For the strength you don’t even realize you have.
For the love that keeps pouring out of you, even when your own cup feels empty.

You’re not failing.
You’re just human.
And you’re doing so much better than you think.