How in the world do we make friends with other Mommas this late in life? We come to a place where we KNOW we need new friends but we have no idea on how to find them? We are all “old ladies” with toddlers. It’s scary and funny because none of us really know what we are doing.
The reason I feel that you have to have people in the struggle with you is because you need other people to let you know everything that’s happening right now is normal. We need to find ANYTHING to do just to relax and get our minds off of parenting for a few hours. This could be happy hour, dinner at a nice restaurant, spa day, walking around the neighborhood, trying something new like candle making/cooking/etc, or just sitting in each other’s house and gossiping…or watching reality TV. Those few hours are so refreshing. The energy you get from people that are going through the same things you are is just so invigorating. You get to bounce ideas, concerns, questions, and situations off people that can give you clear answers in a way they know you can receive them. I love my Momma Dates.
Now like I said, I know it’s hard finding friends this late in life. People are pretty protective of their intimate spaces and really don’t want to take the time and energy to learn new people. I get that. But if you don’t have a circle of Momma friends or what I like to call a Momma tribe, you need one, ASAP. They can be life changing.
Now that I’ve given you enough reasons on why you should have a Momma Tribe, I’m going to give you a few tips on how to find people for yours. It’s easier than you think. Plus this week start’s Women’s History Month. Get out there and meet some new women to make history with.