Sarah Speaks It

When did we as women start degrading ourselves? We fought to have equal rights for so long, and now that we do so many are acting a fool. I look through my Facebook and Instagram timelines and I see too many half naked pictures. What happened to leaving something to the imagination? You can be sexy without having your whole body out! I was taught to respect my body, to cherish it, and never let it be taken for granted. My body is a treasure and it's beautiful, but it's not meant for the whole world to view. Woman are amazing creations! We have strength beyond measure, we bring beautiful people into this world, and we sustain regardless of what we face. We fight everyday to raise our families right, give love, and teach our children how to live right. However, when we degrade ourselves, what are we saying to the world? It makes us look weak. It makes me feel embarrassed because I know that being a woman, being a lady, embodies so much more than being sexy or catching a man. Yes

I recently reverted to being a stay at home mom for the second time. The first time was only 7 months, and who knows how long this stint will be. People always tell me how lucky I am to stay at home with my babies. Lucky may not be the right word. Yes it is wonderful to be here and see them grow and learn, eat dinner at a civilized hour and have a clean house. Nobody talks about the unpleasant side of it though. Quite frankly, having a 9-5 job is easier. SAHM's never leave work. We get up before everyone else and work late into the night. I get up, have a cup of coffee then get to work. I have to get the kids up for school, feed them, dress them, groom them and drive them. I drop the oldest off at school and with my 2 year old in tow, run errands. Grocery shopping, post office, gas the car, wash the car, etc. we get back home to walk the dog and start the daily cleaning. I clean and she runs behind me leaving a gingerbread trail of toys and snacks. My husband works afternoons so I