The alarm went off at 4:30 a.m. again.
Mariam groaned and reached out blindly to silence it before it woke the kids. She lay there for a moment, staring at the ceiling, mentally going over the day.
- Drop the kids at school,
- Rush to the bakery by 6 am,
- Pray her boss is in a good mood,
- Pick up groceries,
- Help with homework, and
- Squeeze in laundry (if PHCN blessed them with light).
Every day felt like a race she didn’t sign up for.
By 7 a.m., she had already shouted at her 8-year-old son for losing a sock, and argued with her daughter about why she couldn’t have a phone yet. All these happened before she had even brushed her own teeth.
After work, she waited at the bus stop with heavy bags and heavier thoughts. The sun was especially merciless that late afternoon, which made her feel like crying. But she didn’t have the energy.
The lights were out when she got home, so she couldn’t even depend on the washing machine for laundry. Not only that, her daughter greeted her with a list of school needs, and her son had misplaced his water bottle.
Mariam dropped the bags, leaned against the wall, and whispered, ”Let me breathe.”
She wished someone would care enough to ask how she and the kids were doing. Not because they needed something, but show that they are not alone.
But no one ever did.
So she stood back up, wiped her face, and went to prepare dinner for her family.
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Sometimes we feel this way
Sadly 😪
Oh, Mariam. This story creates a vivid picture of what some mothers pass through every day of their lives. Sadly, their partners, who should appreciate their sacrifices, care less. Some of them would even abuse and hurt them. It's really sad.
!BBH
!DOOK
!HUG
One thing I know for sure is that mothers are the strongest, especially when it comes to taking care of their families. Single mothers are even more tireless because they push through every challenge for their children. That’s why I believe Mariam will be fine.
Thank you so much for reading, and for your support 💕
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