Strollerderby

That article is an incredibly sad commentary on the pressures women face.

Seriously.  Mothers have the toughest gig going, and are the most often criticized.  We need to learn to say no to everything superficial and start saying yes to ourselves.  The quickest way to do that is to be real with our real friends and stop trying to impress.  It's ridiculous!  Those women who do criticize are lonely and sad inside too.

Helping each other out should be a high priority too.  We're too quick with our sharp tongues and lack the initiative to extend help or even just a shoulder to cry on.  Our kids could learn a lot from us if we switched things around.

It all starts with being strong enough to say, "I could care less what anyone thinks of me."  It isn't always easy, but trust me, it works.

Nothing good ever happens when you attempt to cram your messy life into an ideal that belongs only in movies. You don't have to do meth to be completely miserable - all you need to do is buy into the notion that perfection in everyday life can be achieved.