Alli, I love the "riptide" metaphor—the idea of deciding to put an end to the struggle and maybe even enjoying ourselves. (And I like the image of you nodding your head vigorously as you read my blog. :)

San Diego Momma, yes! We have to learn to be kind to ourselves, and to think about the effect that can have on our children, along with the vibes we put out to them. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.