Merely Melanie

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Merely Melanie

SAHM trying to find more joy. Simplifying life so that there's more time for the things that matter. Creating a cozy home one thrift trip at a time!

Welcome Friend and thank you so much for being here!

02/22/2024

In the past I would have deleted this photo..

Or honestly not even taken it in the first place.
But now instead of picking apart my hair or my face
I'm filled with gratitude.

Gratitude that I have been able to overcome SO MUCH.

Each fine line,
Each wrinkle,
Has been earned.

Not wearing any makeup,
Wearing a plain T-shirt,
But I feel GOOD.
I feel CONFIDENT.

When I look into my eyes in this picture I see a woman I am proud of. For the first time in a long time.

I wish I could tell you that there is a magic fix to overcome trauma.

A hack for feeling your feels in a less overwhelming way,
But the truth is, the journey is different for everyone.

One thing I can say is..
You are worth the effort 🤎

The best time to start loving yourself again is right now. And it may take longer than you like, but you will get there. One step at a time 🤗

Xo

01/13/2024

Can you relate?! Let's be friends 🤎

get to know me, let’s be friends, stay at home mom, thrifting, cozy on a budget, simple life

01/10/2024

This may be an unpopular opinion, but....

The farther I get on this parenting journey, the more I realize that I had it all backwards.

Money absolutely helps and hard work is NOT a bad thing, but being present and mentally available for my children is what matters MOST in this season.

Having a burnt out mom with a short fuse isn’t helping them and isn’t making me feel any more worthy.

I am choosing instead to focus on creating empty space in my life. Space that will allow me to be present, patient and honestly, more kind 😔

Yes this choice will mean sacrifices in our budget and I am grateful that my husbands income can carry us through this season.

I recognize that this may not be the case for everyone and this post is not meant to make anyone feel more guilt about their current situation (we have enough guilt as moms already!)

Instead it is to share my story because I know I can't be the only one feeling this way.

If you are still reading this, I hope you get inspired to simplify your own life. Whether that is letting go of a business, releasing yourself from an expectation you have held yourself to, or just changing your routines at home.

Whatever it is, I wish you less stress and more peace 🤎

If you can relate, let me know in the comments what’s something that you would like to let go of to clear your mind! I'd love to get to know you better.

xo Melanie

No More Hustle | Finding Patience In Motherhood | Creating Space For Small Moments | I’m A Mom First | Time Flies By | Finding Joy In The Little Things | Reducing Motherhood Guilt And Shame

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