More than just words
Welcome to Being a Mom Is Hard. This page is a safe space where we share stories, find strength, and remind each other that we're not alone. Here, you're seen, you're understood, and your experiences matter. Motherhood is a journey, and we're in this together.
My story
Being a mom is one of the most beautiful gifts in the world, but it’s also one of the hardest. No one prepares you for the kind of heartbreak that comes when you can’t see your kids on a regular basis, when days turn into weeks, and all you have are memories, photos, and the sound of their voices replaying in your head. Every morning I wake up thinking about them. Every night, I go to bed wondering if they’re okay, if they know how much I love them, if they miss me too. The ache never really fades. You just learn to live with it.
The uphill battle
What makes it even harder is when people who should be supportive make things more painful. For the past three years, I’ve been dealing with manipulation and control from my mother-in-law – someone who thinks it’s okay to use my children as bait or leverage, just because of how our living situation looks from the outside. There’s even a contract in place outlining when she’s allowed to have them, but that hasn’t stopped her from crossing boundaries, spreading lies, and twisting stories to make my family look bad. The truth is, my family isn’t bad – we’re just tired of the constant drama, the manipulation, and the emotional games that have been going on for years.
A mother's love
Parenting is supposed to be about love, stability, and what’s best for the kids. But when others bring toxicity and control into the picture, it becomes a constant uphill battle just to protect your peace. Three years of this nonsense and I’m still standing. I’ve cried, I’ve screamed, I’ve felt hopeless – but I’ve also grown stronger. I’ve learned who’s truly there for me and what I’m willing to fight for. Being a mom from a distance doesn’t mean you love your kids any less. In fact, it means you love them enough to keep fighting for them even when the odds feel unfair. No one can take away the bond between a mother and her children – not manipulation, not lies, not distance.
"To any mom out there walking a similar road: you’re not alone. You’re stronger than you realize, and your love is more powerful than anyone’s control. Keep your head high, stay true to your heart, and never stop believing that one day, things will be right again. Because no matter what they say or do – a real mother's love doesn't fade."
Being a Mom Is Hard, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
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