Finding Mom Friends in the Chaos of Life

Whew, y’all… it has been a whirlwind over here! Between summer ending, school starting, preteen attitudes, terrible twos, babies officially walking (!!), and even squeezing in some Roblox & Minecraft (yes, that’s a thing in my house right now 😅), I feel like life has been moving 100 miles per hour.

And you know what? In the middle of all the crazy, I realized something—we still need community. Especially us moms.

The other day, I met a super sweet mom at the library (hey Ree 👋🏽), and it got me thinking about how rare it can feel to meet another mom you truly connect with. Making friends as an adult is hard enough, but as a mom? Whew. It’s a whole other level. We crave that connection, but at the same time we’re protective—of our space, our time, and especially our families. Because let’s be real, there are some… let’s just say interesting folks out there.

But here’s the thing: building friendships and finding community is worth it. Even if it feels awkward. Even if it feels scary. Even if you’ve been burned before. When you take that step to say hello, to strike up a conversation at the library, the park, or even in the school pickup line—you never know what it might lead to.

Sometimes, you’ll meet another mom who just gets it. The one who won’t blink when you vent about preteen drama, toddler meltdowns, or how you reheated your coffee three times and still didn’t finish it. That mom friend can become a safe space, a partner in navigating this motherhood journey, and sometimes even an extended piece of your family.

So here’s my little encouragement for today: if you’re a stay-at-home mom, a homeschooling mom, or both (like me 🙋🏽‍♀️), don’t let the whirlwind of life keep you from reaching out. We all need that circle, that tribe, that sisterhood. Take a chance—say hi, exchange numbers, and see where it goes.

Because motherhood wasn’t meant to be done alone.

💛 Peace, Love, & Light,

Shaquilla

Our Humble Nest x The Heartful Collective