Sleepless Nights, Tears, and Lessons in Vulnerability

A Hard Week in Motherhood and Business

This week has been rough. Between sleepless nights, trying to fake my way through client meetings, and my first experience with a clogged duct that came with flu-like symptoms, it’s safe to say I’ve been stretched thin. Add in a day where the hormones hit me like a wave and I literally cried the entire day, and it was one of those weeks that left me feeling raw and humbled.

I’ve also transitioned into a new working rhythm: 11 PM to 3 AM. Those are my hours right now. Not exactly glamorous, but they’re the hours that work with Jett’s schedule. And that’s the truth I want to be vulnerable about... Jett is my new boss. I work when he lets me work.

Do I like it? Not really. Will it get easier? Yes. But for now, this is our season.

Vulnerability Isn’t Weakness

I’ve always considered myself strong, determined, and not someone who cries easily. But this week pushed me to my edge. When I finally let the tears flow and admitted I was struggling, something incredible happened: the right people showed up.

My family stepped in, my team carried weight I couldn’t, and I realized how much more support I had than I’d been allowing myself to accept. It was a reminder that vulnerability doesn’t mean weakness. In fact, it often opens the door for people to give us exactly what we need.

Guidance for Entrepreneurs

So here’s my message to fellow entrepreneurs:

• It’s okay to cry.

• It’s okay to admit you’re overwhelmed.

• It’s okay to fail.

• It’s okay to show you’re weak and need help.

There is nothing wrong with that.

As business owners, we often wear the mask of “I can handle it all.” But the truth is, none of us can do everything alone. When you let others in, when you ask for help, you create space, for your business and yourself, to grow stronger.

Looking Ahead

I won’t sugarcoat it, this season is messy. The hours are strange, my energy is low, and some days feel heavier than others. But I also know this is temporary. Sleepless nights will fade. Schedules will shift. And I’ll come out of this stronger, more empathetic, and even more committed to building a business that supports life, not drains it.

For now, I’m taking it one feed, one work block, and one nap at a time. And I want to remind you: if you’re in a season that feels overwhelming, give yourself grace. You don’t have to be perfect to make progress.