So I always hesitate when sharing more then just photography related topics but today I thought that I would take a chance. You may already know that my daughter is now a BIG GIRL and is in First Grade. This means that she is gone 5 days a week for 7 hours each day. At first I was looking forward to the time that I would have to actually get things done quicker and be more efficient at what I am doing. Then she started school and I found myself in a different place then I thought I would be, lonely. I was surprised by this and have been struggling with it ever since. For 6 years she’s been my full time job, my sidekick doing everything with me and now that has all changed. I seem to be searching right now for my place in life again. When I first became a Mom I went through a time where I found it hard to identify my place in life. Now I feel like I’ve been demoted from my Stay-at-Home Mom title to something else. House Wife?? Nooooo!!!!!!
I am sure there are others out there that are going through the same thing or maybe you have already gone through this and can give some advise. All I know is that I have to remember to take it one day at a time and my place in life will be discovered again.
This image was taken on my daughter’s second day of school when that overwhelming feeling of loneliness hit me.
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Stephanie - I’m sorry you are feeling that way right now. I’m sure it will get better. I feel like I’m searching to find my purpose sometimes as well and then I realize that it’s taking care of these precious little lives right now. Yours is still the same, she is just starting her education right now. You are so lucky to have your photography as well. You are lucky you have found your calling and it something that is out of this world amazing! You will get used to the “silence” in your house sometime soon and everything will work out. If you are ever feeling a little lonely or feel the need to have some craziness and noise in your day, don’t hesitate to call and come on over! Anytime! Love ya sis!
Holly-girl - Brenda … this is transition time … it gets better … promise. :-) Hugs, H
Amanda - This made me cry! I’m going through the same thing and I still have 2 little ones at home!