07/07/2026
As a mom, one of the hardest parts of parenting is knowing I can’t be with my girls every second of every day.
I can’t walk them into every room or protect them from every difficult person they’ll meet. At some point, they have to spread their wings a little and start making decisions on their own. (which is lowkey terrifying tbh)
That’s why opportunities like this matter so much to me.
And yes, I absolutely want my girls to be tough. I want them to be confident. I want them to know how to protect themselves and hold their own if they ever have to.
But I also want them to have good judgment. To trust their instincts. To know when to walk away, when to speak up, when to ask for help, and when something just doesn’t feel right.
The goal isn’t to raise kids who are scared of the world. The goal is to raise kids who are prepared for it.
Kids who can think for themselves, make good decisions, and carry themselves with confidence even when I’m not there.
I’ll be honest, we’re in a tough season of parenting right now. There have been mistakes, hard conversations, and moments where I’ve had to remind myself that my job isn’t to react to every mistake. My job is to help guide them through it. (easier said than done tho)
Because growing up means making mistakes. And parenting means having the patience to teach through those moments, even when it’s hard.
Side note: Check on your friends with teenage daughters and send help 😩😭😂 and a biggggg mahalo to all the hands that made this experience possible
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