Partnering Together: Support for Your Parenting Journey
"I'm exhausted."
"I'm barely holding on."
"Let's be honest, I have no idea what I'm doing."
"I feel like a failure."
"I'm trying the best I can."
"Some days, I don't even know who I am anymore."
If you’re a parent, odds are you’ve felt one (or all) of these things at some point. I’d love to say I have the secret to perfect parenting—the magic formula to be full of energy, fully engaged, and an all-star parent. Unfortunately, I’m waiting for those answers, too. Just the other day, my 6-year-old daughter came home from a fun day out, only to dissolve into a full-blown meltdown when her friend arrived to play. Suddenly, she didn’t want to play at all and made her feelings known—in front of her friend.
In that moment, I felt a range of emotions: shock, embarrassment, anger, and shame. And later that night, as the moment replayed in my mind, I kept questioning myself as a parent. I wondered if I was failing, if I was too tired to parent well, if I was doing enough. But talking with others who know me and my daughter helped me see the situation in a new light.
I’m thankful for my village.
I’m grateful for the people around me who remind me I’m not alone, that I’m not the first parent to face moments like these. Faith Church has been a constant support, and so have the friends, family, and community who walk alongside me. Parenting isn’t a journey meant to be taken alone. I’m sharing this for two reasons:
To encourage you. You’re not alone in the highs, lows, and everything in between.
To remind you that the Family Life Team at Faith Church is here to be part of your village. Every leader who serves our children and teens wants to come alongside you and support you in this journey. We’re here to help, encourage, and equip you.
And before you go, I’d like to share one of my go-to resources: TheParentCue.org. This site, created by Think Orange, is packed with blogs on parenting topics across all ages. It’s been a game-changer for me, and I hope it’s helpful for you too.
You’re not alone in this journey. Let’s partner together! If there’s anything our team can do, don’t hesitate to reach out. Email me at courtneyf@wearefaithchurch.com.
