When I started running, it wasn't just for me. I wanted to set an example for my son of a mom, and woman who prioritizes her health. I wanted to show him that it is important for everyone in the family to have time for themselves to exercise. (Not just sitting on the sidelines watching him practice and play).
I am sure you know the statistics- over 50% of marriages end in divorce. When I was 20, my parents got divorced, and it was one of the hardest things I have lived through. I first swore I would never get married, but then as I fell in love with my husband, I remember telling him that I could not go through that again, the pain of divorce.
As a mom- I never want to see my son disappointed, but at the same time, I am not an “everyone should get a trophy” kind of mom. I believe that we learn through disappointments and that they teach us lessons. If we all get trophies just by being present, how does that encourage us to do better, to be better?
Can I ask you a tough question?
What was it like being isolated with our family during the lockdown?
If you discovered that your household is chaotic and stressful, and your marriage is feeling a little rocky, improving your family relationships should be a major priority in 2021.
Global pandemic. Job loss. Financial hardship. In times like these, we all want certainty, predictability and safety. But how can you achieve certainty in an uncertain world?
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