It's not that motherhood is easy, but we are immersed in a culture that overcomplicates and sabotages the experience with outrageous expectations and pressure. I shudder every time I hear someone say, "No one tells you how hard it's going to be!" From my perspective, you can't open social media or turn on the tv without seeing an exhausted, resentful, and overwhelmed mom. It takes effort and intention, but it's possible to carve out more joy and become more yourself in motherhood.