"On some occasions, it's simpler to don protective gear than to expound upon past wounds."
"Life's a Thrill Ride, and It's Okay If I Fall Off Sometimes," penned Joana Diniz, ex-contestant of 'Secret Story.' Her Instagram post served as a candid confession, shedding light on the hurdles of her life.
She pens, "Being a solo mom and an entrepreneur? A recipe for constant adrenaline. Daily battles against dreams, targets, and duties that never take a breather, all alone." To grapple with the powerhouse roles of being a devoted mother, a professional powerhouse, and a resilient woman, she elaborates, often leading to exhaustion and silent frustrations.
Entering the entrepreneurial ring, she brimmed with love and determination. Yet, her new venture, brimming with responsibilities and ceaseless activities, left her struggling for equilibrium, often with insufficient rest.
"Days that stretch till infinity. Nights when sleep's a distant dream. I strive to be the ideal mom, role model, and superwoman. Yet, my body falters, and my soul cries in silence," she says, painting a vivid picture of her insane tempo and relentless pressure.
"Driving 200km/h without solid ground beneath my rumbling tires. Tired eyes, a heavy heart, and a nagging guilt persistently reminding me of my shortcomings. As a mother, an entrepreneur, and a woman, I'm failing. I'm lagging behind," she confesses, revealing the burdens she silently carries.
Donning the armor to protect her vulnerabilities may seem easier than disclosing her wounds, she notes. But opening up, she stresses, is not a cry for help, but a cry for honesty. "To be strong isn't just about digging deep; it's also about admitting when I'm weary. When I need a pause. When I deserve comfort, despite the world viewing me as invincible," she explains.
To all mompreneurs juggling their roles, battling the clock, she offers a solace. "You're not alone. We're many. Even if we remain mum, united, we're indomitable," she concludes with a message of solidarity.
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Whatabout her struggle to maintain a balance between her responsibilities as a solo mom, entrepreneur, and her own health-and-wellness, including mental-health? Her post highlighted the challenges she encounters daily, such as sleepless nights and exhaustion, due to the demands of womens-health, science, lifestyle, family-dynamics, and relationships.
Joana Diniz further discussed the burden of always striving to be an ideal mom, role model, and superwoman, which takes a toll on both her body and soul. She acknowledged the relentless pressure she faces and confessed feeling like she is failing in these powerhouse roles.
Despite the armor she wears to hide her vulnerabilities, Joana Diniz emphasized the importance of openness, not just as a cry for help, but for honesty, especially when she feels weary, in need of a break, or deserving of comfort, despite the world's perception of her invincibility.
With a message of solidarity, Joana Diniz reminds all mompreneurs juggling their roles and battling the clock that they are not alone. Despite their silence, they form an indomitable force united in their struggles.
