Itʻs nice to know that Iʻm not alone

We are one: Ladies from all over Maui gather together for an all women empowerment event

We all know what a day full of chaos looks, sounds, and feels like. It comes with a never ending to-do list, overstimulation from all of the many voices calling for help, and most times, getting from point A to point B is a blur. By the time the house gets silent, it’s time to make the hardest decision ever– to sleep or to tackle more of the to-do list.

You’re probably grinning at this blog, because it all sounds TOO familiar or you’re thinking, “That is on POINT!” Well… it’s not made up. It’s real and it’s common because as caregivers, we are expected to have it all together. We are strong and resilient. We are capable and can get so many things done. However, we are also very worthy and we should remember that we are enough, on the days we feel that we didn’t tackle that to-do list.

You are not alone. There’s proof, I promise! There are many resources in our community that offer opportunities to unite with other women who are going through similar journeys. Caregiver support groups allow us to spend an hour a week with other caregivers in the community. Together, you can learn from one another, share experiences and stories, and build a connection which is foundational in your support system. In the virtual sessions, participants are on the go, listening in on a car ride, or at home with their kids, but the biggest thing is… they are on, they are showing up and they are having a great time with one another in a safe space.

During one session, one of our participants hurried off because she forgot about a meeting that she had for another activity. In the moment, you could hear the commotion of her keiki mixed with her laugh to brush off her forgetfulness, she apologized for running off and then her screen disappeared. Before anyone could say anything, another participant giggled then shared a smile. She could totally relate to the moment that we just shared. She also shared that being a mother, herself, we are always running from one place to another and sometimes we do forget to do something. She ended with “That is something I would totally do too. It’s nice to know that I am not alone.

How about you?

Reflection Question

Think about 1-3 people, providers, organizations that you can count on when you have questions or when you are having a difficult day. Who are they? How near do you keep their contact information?

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