Parenthood doesn’t always give you the luxury of falling apart when you need to. Sometimes you have to carry your feelings quietly while making room for theirs.
There’s no instruction manual for trying to navigate your own emotions while also protecting your child’s. You’re hurting, overwhelmed, scared, or uncertain yourself—but still trying to make sure their little world feels safe and secure.
Being in your 30s is realizing you can actually just... leave. The relationship. The friendship. The room. The situation. You don’t need to stay anywhere that doesn’t feel good anymore.