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To The Moms Who Are Struggling Right Now—I See You

May 17, 2020 by Julie Cole

I must admit, I have not had any real issue while being in lockdown with my family. I’m delighted seeing so many friends enjoying this time of social isolation with their children. It has provided a wonderful opportunity for many parents to slow down, connect, and remind us of what is truly important in life.

I also understand that enjoying this time comes from a place of privilege for me. 

While so many people are posting pictures of their treasured family time, I am astutely aware that this time is only wonderful for those who do not have to worry about the circumstances that many people are living with every day.

This is to say, while this time is magical for many – it is incredibly difficult for many others. And for those people, I want to say that I see you:

  • If you are having to home school and feel accountable to multiple teachers, while also being accountable to your boss and report about your productivity. It sucks to spend your days having to “shush” your kids for zoom meetings, while juggling what they need to get done. 
  • If you don’t have older and independent children. Not being able to take babies and toddlers to play groups, nursery school, the park or visit grandma is incredibly isolating.
  • If the money earners in your family have been laid off or you are without income.
  • If you have a child with disabilities and there is no more speech therapy, occupational therapy, and PSWs providing needed services to you family.
  • If you are a single parent who has an unreliable co-parent and you are carrying the full load.
  • If you live in a home that is toxic or are stuck in the house with an abusive or disengaged partner. 

Again, this shut down has been relatively easy for me. I have a lot of kids, so they have built-in friends to swim and play games with while staying at home. No one here has lost a job. But, occasionally, when I go to post some of the fun on social media, I take pause and think about how this might land on some of the parents I’ve acknowledged above. Let’s all be kind and remember that not everyone is in the same situation. As the saying goes, “we’re all in the same storm, but not the same boat” #BeKind.

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Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: covid-19, quarantining

About Julie Cole

Julie is the mother of six and a co-founding VP of Mabels Labels, the leading provider of labels for the stuff kids lose!®. After her son was diagnosed with autism, she shelved a legal career to monitor his therapy and launch a business that would strike a better work/life balance. Mabels Labels has grown from a basement start-up into an award winning international phenomenon. It has been featured everywhere from The View to Forbes.com and is widely recognized for its business and product excellence. As company spokeswoman, Julie is a well-known personality amongst mom entrepreneurs and her dynamic personality has led to numerous speaking engagements, from morning TV to university business classes. With humor and candor, Julies writing focuses on her experiences raising a big, happy family while running a successful business, and has appeared in Chicken Soup For the Soul - Power Moms and numerous websites. Follow her on Twitter @JulieCole Julie Cole
www.mabelslabels.com

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