“I Am A Mother, Not A Slave To Housework “, Writes An Australian Woman

Even though we women have household responsibilities, we should take enough time to enjoy life.

“Becoming a mother does not make me a slave to housework or a person who can no longer leave the house.” This sentence comes from an interesting letter that a 32-year-old Australian posted on her profile on Facebook. He went around the world.

Constance Hall is an attractive young mother who is very active on social networks and runs her own blog, through which she lets others participate in her active life with her children.

She is not ashamed to show the stretch marks on her stomach, nor does she hesitate to make it clear that she still has her own interests, hobbies and social contacts.

The letter we mentioned at the beginning represents much more than a mere opinion: it is rather a plea to the women of the world to claim and defend their place in society.

The point is not that mothers should neglect their responsibility towards their offspring, but rather that this is compatible with their own growth and personal development.

Today we invite you to reflect on this topic with us.

I am mother, I am woman: the letter from Constance Hall

Constance Hall is one of those women who doesn’t hesitate and takes their children with them almost everywhere. She carries them in her arms and spends hours on the beach. But she also takes them with her to go shopping. Or meet up with friends who may also be mothers.

She doesn’t have to give up anything because she is a mother, which is why she has clearly set the priorities in her life: her children and herself.

She is tired of hearing over and over again from many women that they are housewives, that they have no time for their own interests besides their housework. No woman should first be a housewife and then a mother.

This dependent state can even lead to depression, because those affected often feel left alone, unhappy, and sometimes overwhelmed. That is why Constance Hall decided to write this letter and we invite you to read it with us:

The letter

“I am writing to the woman who is sitting in the park looking at her phone and not taking great care of her children.

I greet you. Instead of hanging on the screen of the electronic everyday help, you should better get in touch with the world. In contact with your own children and therefore spend less time in the mothers’ groups on social networks.

Because always remember that in the end it doesn’t matter what the other group members think of you. Go out, play with your kids.

To the woman with the unwashed dishes piled up in the kitchen and who is still able to close the front door behind her and have a coffee with her friends.

I greet you. A good mother, a good wife, or a good person in general is not characterized by spending hours and hours doing housework. If you sacrifice yourself too much for this, your friends’ lives will go on anyway – but without you.

To the woman who is waiting for the doctor to prescribe antidepressants for her after giving birth. I greet you. You may not believe me, but you will continue to struggle with your own grief as your children grow.

Do not confuse depression with struggle, you are the queen of your life and you can handle all situations.

You are in the most beautiful part of your life. Enjoy what you hold in your arms.
Sometimes we cannot distinguish between weakness and strength very well. But remember that you are much stronger than you think you are.

The second part

There is also nothing wrong with asking for help every now and then. This doesn’t make you a weak woman and it is well worth the effort!

Many women go through moments, difficulties, and problems similar to yours. However, many of them don’t talk about them.

To the woman who is still struggling with extra pounds that she could not get rid of after giving birth. I greet you. The job of ‘mother’ is a new task for you that challenges you 24 hours a day. For which nobody pays you, however.

In fact, you will do this job for the rest of your life. So if you have an appetite for a piece of cake, eat it. Don’t wait for the job to end.

How your body looks after giving birth is none of the public’s business. Nor should you care if someone leaves a negative comment on it. “

The importance of priorities in our life

It is up to us to decide whether we agree with Constance Hall’s opinion. Some mothers can certainly avoid piling up the dishes in the kitchen without neglecting their children.

But the philosophy behind this letter goes far beyond that.

• Being a mother doesn’t mean that we have to give up our lives overnight. Or break off social contacts and say goodbye to our dreams. It’s not about giving up at all, it’s about growing and developing.

• Of course, our everyday lives change when children come into our lives. They present us with new challenges and at some point we will feel that everything is becoming too much for us. But being a mother and raising children also means being strong and flexible. To look for the best solutions every day.
• It is important to set priorities: remember that you have to be happy in order to convey that happiness to your family as well.

So if you get to that point where you want to despair, take your kids and go outside with them. Enjoy the sun or the snow.

Talk to friends. Surround yourself with people who make you happy. And never forget how wonderful life is. Especially with children.