For Now, I Have to Remain Confident and Comfortable Being the ‘No’ Mom

Anyone else out there feel like they are on the Covid “no” train with their kids?

“No, you can’t have a sleepover but your friends can stay as late as they want.

“No, your friends can’t hang out in your bedroom right now but you can hang out in our heated garage.”

“No, your friends can’t come inside the house and no, you can’t go inside your friend’s house.”

Friends, I’m exhausted talking to my teenagers about this and I’m weary that this has gone on for so long. To be quite honest, I’m over this.

What I thought was going to be a few days off from school is now approaching the ten month mark.

But I know deep inside, I have to remain positive and stay grounded to keep our family safe.


Ali Flynn
Ali Flynn
Ali Flynn Ali lives in New York with her four teenage daughters and husband. She is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of motherhood with an open heart, laughter and some tears. You can find her at Hang in There Mama, where she keeps motherhood real.

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