The Words We Wish We Could Say: Writing as a love letter to motherhood
Motherhood is filled with moments so profound, so raw, that words often fail us in real time. We live them, we feel them, but we don’t always have the space to capture them in the moment. The way our child’s hand fits into ours, the way their sleepy voice whispers, “I love you,” the way we ache with love, exhaustion, and overwhelming gratitude all at once. These are the words we wish we could say, but sometimes, they remain unspoken.
Yet, there is power in writing—power in taking the fleeting and making it tangible, in turning memories into something we can hold onto forever. Writing is a love letter to motherhood, a way to preserve the beauty, the struggles, and the growth that come with it. It is a gift we give ourselves and a legacy we leave for our children.
Capturing the Moments That Matter
As moms, we often tell ourselves we’ll remember the little things—the way our child mispronounces a word, the first time they reach for us after a nightmare, the quiet moments when everything just feels right. But memories fade. Writing allows us to capture these everyday miracles before they slip away.
Writing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It can be as simple as:
A note in your phone about something your child said that made you laugh.
A poem that reflects the love and sacrifice of motherhood.
A short letter to your child about who they are in this season of life.
A journal entry about a challenging day and what you learned from it.
Every piece of writing is a small act of remembrance, a love letter to this sacred journey.
Writing as a Form of Healing
Motherhood is beautiful, but it is also hard. There are days when exhaustion outweighs joy, when the noise never seems to stop, when you wonder if you’re doing any of it right. Writing offers a safe space to process emotions, to work through the hard days, and to remind yourself of the good ones.
Try writing:
A letter to yourself on your hardest days, reminding yourself why you started this journey.
A reflection on how you’ve grown as a mother and a woman.
A gratitude list for the moments that make it all worth it.
Sometimes, the words we write are the encouragement we need to keep going.
A Legacy for Your Children
Imagine your child, years from now, flipping through pages filled with your thoughts, your love, your unspoken words. Imagine them reading about the day you found out you were pregnant, about the long nights rocking them to sleep, about the lessons they taught you without even knowing it. Your words become their history. Your love, immortalized.
This is why I created my 5-Minute Daily Prompt Journal for Moms. It’s designed to help moms capture their journey in a way that feels effortless, meaningful, and deeply personal. Through simple daily prompts, you can create a keepsake for yourself and for your children to one day cherish.
You can access the journal through my website and social media bios.
Let’s Build This Together
Writing is not just for “writers.” It’s for every mom who has ever felt something so deeply that she wished she could hold onto it forever. I invite you to start small, to write without pressure, to embrace the beauty of your story. And if you need guidance, my journal is here to help.
Let’s continue this conversation—join my Facebook group where we share our motherhood journeys, our writings, and our memories together. And don’t forget to tune into my podcast, where I dive deeper into these topics and share more ways to make motherhood a story worth telling.
Your journey is worth remembering. Let’s write it down, together.
