Between back-to-school chaos and solo parenting, I realized I had forgotten to care for myself—even to hug myself. This letter is a reminder that moms need nurturing too, and includes a gentle 5-step self-hug visualization to bring you back to love, rest, and presence.

Drowning.

This is the way I was describing how I felt earlier this year.

No space to breathe or be.

It was time to make a change within my motherhood journey. I owed it to myself, my relationships I hold close, and my children.