Let's Talk

First - I have to give props to Carly Cooper, owner of Balance the Motherload, for inspiring this blog post. She recently posted her own blog about the subject of encouraging us to find our own fulfillment and to continue to pursue our own dreams and passions, even in the midst of the daily chaos of family, home and work. She even created a "Mind Movie" to inspire moms to find their balance and their own joy.

I launched BlueLoop because I know that moms are searching for more - more connection, more inspiration, more knowledge. However, I know how difficult it is to find the time. But we need to and we need to find that connection, inspiration and knowledge in each other. Why? Moms take comfort in the ups and downs, successes and challenges of other moms, as it validates our own experiences, whether they our celebrations or struggles. It easy to feel disconnected and as though what each of us is feeling is our own, solitary struggle. But the truth is that none of us experiences motherhood in a vacuum - motherhood is our shared, common adventure. So, let's talk about it. Let's talk about motherhood.

I'll start. I have a spunky, energetic toddler who I worry about. I am about to have a fourth and I'm excited but scared. I work from home and have trouble keeping myself honest. I hate making dinner. I had a rough night with my 6 year old and got too angry. Who's with me?

In an attempt to help moms share and connect, BlueLoop has launched its first in a series of "Support Groups" designed to enable moms to engage, discuss and tackle the issues we all face. The first is a Working Moms Support Group, which begins on Wednesday, September 15 and runs for four consecutive Wednesdays. Upcoming support groups include New Moms, Moms of Multiples, and Moms of Toddlers. If you have any suggestions about topics which you'd like BlueLoop to address, please let us know. In the meantime, let's keep talking. We'd love to hear your feedback.