Author: sherwinelaine

Wife. Mom. Book lover. Into Music. Makeup enthusiast. Frustrated stylist. Loves pretty things and the color pink. Girl with a guy's name.
Posted in Parenting

The Untold Struggles of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom

Posted on by sherwinelaine

Being a stay-at-home mom is often looked at as the ideal situation – you get to spend time with your children, watch them grow, and be there for every milestone. However, the reality is far from picture-perfect. While it can be rewarding, being a stay-at-home mom comes with its own set of challenges and struggles that often go unnoticed.

  1. Isolation and loneliness

One of the biggest struggles of being a stay-at-home mom is the isolation that comes with it. You may feel cut off from the outside world and your social circle, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and depression. The lack of adult interaction and intellectual stimulation can be overwhelming.

  1. Lack of me-time

As a stay-at-home mom, it can be hard to find time for yourself. You are always on call, taking care of your children’s needs and putting their needs before your own. Finding time for self-care and personal hobbies can feel like an impossible task.

  1. Financial constraints

Being a stay-at-home mom often means sacrificing a second income, which can put a strain on your family’s finances. It can be difficult to make ends meet, and the stress of financial instability can be overwhelming.

  1. Lack of appreciation

As a stay-at-home mom, you may feel like your work is often undervalued and underappreciated. Your hard work and dedication to your family may go unnoticed or unacknowledged, which can be demotivating.

  1. Balancing household chores

In addition to taking care of your children, you are also responsible for running the household. From cooking and cleaning to laundry and grocery shopping, it can feel like there is always something that needs to be done. Finding a balance between taking care of your family and managing the household can be a daunting task.

Being a stay-at-home mom is not an easy job. It comes with a unique set of challenges and struggles that often go unnoticed. It’s important to acknowledge and address these challenges to prevent burnout and ensure that you are taking care of yourself. Remember, you are doing important work, and your hard work and dedication to your family is invaluable.

Some lines a day

I have been writing journals since forever. It started with my “Dear Diary” days when I was a little child and I knew it somehow started my love affair with writing (and collecting cute notebooks and pens hehe). I just love the feeling of nostalgia whenever I read my previous journal entries — how my day went on that day, how I felt or what I dreamed about. How about you? Anyone into writing journals too? ❤️

In Photo:

Some lines a Day Journal – https://bit.ly/3YIJjeri

Diamond studded pens – https://bit.ly/3Rzce1U

Posted in Life

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Posted on by sherwinelaine

Hey guys, the past few weeks has been sleepless nights due to a surge of orders because of the holiday season. We would like to thank everyone for supporting our small business! Kindly check and follow our Instagram and Facebook account, pretty please?

IG account : reillysclosetph
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Anyway, it’s our first time to celebrate Christmas away from home. It is also my mom in law’s birthday last 24th so we opted to celebrate it at Sofitel Plaza Manila. Just spent some precious time with the fam.

How about you? How did you celebrate your Christmas? I would like to hear your stories too. 🎄 Merry Christmas and enjoy the rest of the festive holidays!

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How are you coping up, Mama?

Posted on by sherwinelaine

Life has been overwhelming this past few weeks. So many ideas going through my head. Business is doing well, but I’m having a hard time with my work schedule since the younger one has been clingy lately. When I need a breather, I just browse through a book (enjoying Kindle — best purchase it is!) and it helps me relax for a while. Everyday becomes routinary with motherhood tasks, business engagements, socmed updates and all.

Everyone else wonder why stay-at-home Moms feel sad or empty despite “JUST staying at home to watch over the kids all day”, let me be clear with it. Full time moms are (not always) but oftentimes unappreciated. When you do a great job in a corporate setting, the boss will most likely acknowledge your work. It’s just hugs and kisses here. You have to tell yourself that you are doing a good job. Being a full time Mom with no househelp is very challenging. 24 hours is not enough to do all the work. The emotional baggage makes it harder.

You cannot say you are tired. People think you are always available and you are not busy. It’s not justifiable to buy clothes, bags and makeups. You have to keep the house clean and tidy. You have to empty the laudry bin and iron clothes religiously. You have to cook food. You have all the time in the world to exercise and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I see you smiling Mama, you can relate right?

Let me tell you this. You deserve a break. People will judge you one way or another. Damn if you do, damn if you don’t. Learn to don’t give a f*ck in everything you see or hear. Breathe. Give yourself some time. Read a book. Learn a new skill. Join a mommy community. This will keep you sane. You can do this Momma!