Honest Fox

motherhood is hard

I can’t remember the last time someone asked me how I was

since the newborn stage

other than my husband

and they say it takes a village

but what if they aren’t present

on this rock I’m floating on

to raise my precious cargo

each new month is something new

so I tell myself this too shall pass

but no one asks, how are you

and even if they did I’d convince myself it’s strictly out of politeness

they couldn’t possibly care

that I sat my son down and walked out of the room

that I took deep breaths and tapped my fingers against my shoulders while giving myself a hug

because motherhood is hard

and I wish you could say that openly

without worrying someone will think you regret it

without worrying someone will think your not a good mom

without worrying someone will think you’re unfit

without worrying someone without kids will judge you

without worrying someone with kids will

but if I had advice it would be