Mama On The Edge Of Gone

There are days I replay every choice I made as a parent—every raised voice, every missed opportunity, every moment I wonder if I should’ve done more. Now, as my son edges closer to adulthood, the questions get louder: Did I prepare him well enough? Will my mistakes echo in his choices? If he struggles, is that on me?

But here’s what I’m learning: we were never called to be perfect. We were called to be present. Failure isn’t proof you did it wrong—it’s part of growth, for both of you. Struggles don’t mean you failed as a parent; they mean your child is human. And when we show up with honesty, own our missteps, and love them through it all, we teach something far more powerful than perfection—we teach grace.

So maybe the question isn’t Did I do this right? Maybe it’s Did I stay connected? Did I keep showing up? Did I love them, even on the hard days? If the answer is yes, then mama—you’ve done more than enough.

Be sure to read “Letter To Mamas”.  It may be just what your heart needs today.