The Motherhood Journey of BIWOC

Motherhood is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it can also be a LOT. Some days we wake up already tired, mentally sorting through a to-do list that includes cooking breakfast 🍳, packing lunches, driving to school and appointments 🚗, helping with homework 📚, managing meltdowns 😩, and maybe—just maybe—squeezing in a shower.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that doing everything is a badge of honor. But the truth is: you don’t have to carry it all to be worthy.

At Mom-ing With Melanin, we are breaking generational cycles of burnout and martyrdom. We’re reclaiming rest. We’re honoring our mental health. We’re embracing softness without apology.

Because rest is resistance.

Because boundaries are a form of self-love.

Because your children don’t need a perfect mama—they need a present one.

This week, I encourage you to:

Pause. Not everything needs to be done today. And even if it does—it doesn't all have to be done by you.

Breathe. Inhale peace. Exhale the pressure.

Ask for help. Whether it’s from your partner, your mama, your tribe, or a therapist—lean in.

Say no. Give yourself permission to protect your peace.

Lean into sisterhood. This community is here for you. You are not alone in this journey.

You don’t have to be superwoman to be super loved. Your worth is not tied to your productivity. You deserve joy, rest, and support simply because you exist.

So, sis… let this be your reminder to slow down, speak kindly to yourself, and extend yourself the same grace you give to everyone else.

We see you. We honor you. We’re in this together.

Mom-work: what’s one thing you’re releasing this week so you can reclaim your peace?

With love,

Angie P.