Finding a community

We were not meant to do life alone.

I crave company and love being surrounded by friends & family. I sit here writing this with my two little ones asleep upstairs and my house somewhat cleaned up. But barely an hour ago there were 2 other little boys running around and two amazing women sitting at my kitchen table. The laughter, talking, screaming, crying, yelling and over all loudness filled my heart with joy. The passion that poured out of these women drew me into their stories and connected me to the overwhelming feeling of not being alone in this.

I am not alone when my child is up in the middle of the night.
I am not alone when my toddler is testing every last inch of patience I have and I feel like I'm going to snap.
I am not alone when I feel like I haven't talked to another adult all day long.
I'm not alone if I am ready for the biggest glass of wine by the end of the day.

There are other moms out there that feel the exact same way I feel at almost every part of my day and when the loneliness feels like it's too much a text will pop up from another mom and she will pour into me. We share our day with each other. We share our highs, lows, funny stories. It's a safe place and it reminds me that we mean so much more to one another, more then we could even imagine.
Over a few glasses of wine, some good cheese and delicious pizza these women reminded me how important it is to surround yourself with constant support. From people who know and understand this season of life.
Remember to reach out to other people in your life that could be going through the same day to day that you are. They may be having the same thoughts, struggles and frustration. Even if they don't have any solutions to your problems I bet they can give you an equally ridiculous story that will make you laugh and leave you feeling lighter.