Today is a day I will forever remember.
Today is the day I will allow myself to be human.
I am not a saint nor am I destined to be the world’s savior.
I am a mother.
A mother who, like all of us, roars through her day fighting for her children and their rights and happiness, all while ignoring her own basic needs.
From now on I will nourish my soul.
I will respect my body.
I will love myself.
If I neglect to take care of myself, how can I take care of my children?
Who will take care of my children?
I, and my family, deserve better. By caring for myself I am teaching them self respect. I am teaching them that while they are always going to be cared for by me, under any and all circumstances, I matter.
We all matter.
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Dawn Beronilla is a devoted stepmother and mother of 3 beautiful boys 7 and under. Their range of needs encompass everything from life threatening allergies to suspected autism and other developmental delays. You can follow the love and madness by subscribing to this blog and following Dawn on the Happiness Cubed Facebook page. Showing your support and spreading the word by sharing the posts you love on your favorite social media outlet is always encouraged.
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You rock, Dawn!
Thanks Deb! It must run in the family!
xxoo
Boo-yah! Go, Dawn, get your awesome on!
Haha, I LOVE me some boo-yahs in the morning!
Thanks C!
Yes! Take care of yourself, you deserve it
Excellent attitude
You rock, Dawn!!
We all need to hear this over and over again until we stop forgetting to believe it. Ellen