@amara.gustafson: I spent years telling myself I should just be thankful. Thankful for the job. Thankful for the paycheck. Thankful for summers off. But behind the smiles, I was exhausted. Exhausted from pouring into everyone else all day and coming home with barely anything left for the people I loved most. The hardest part? Feeling guilty for wanting more. More time. More freedom. More presence. More options. If you’re a teacher mom reading this and secretly wondering if life gets to feel different than this… You’re not selfish. You’re paying attention. 💛 Comment “MORE” if this hit home. #teachermom #teachertok #momlife #workingmom #toddlermom