'I've got to be strong for the kids'
Whenever moms say this, it usually translates to: 'I can't let my kids see me cry / break down / be emotional'. And we think we're saving our kids from hurting along with us, but our job as moms is not to protect our kids from hurting. Our job is to teach them how to navigate life through both the ups and the downs. And we can't do that if they never see us struggle.
