Christmas has a way of making you pause, even when life is moving too fast, It is that season where you sit back, look at how the year went, and quietly ask yourself what you really need, not the loud wants, not the things you tell people when they ask, but the one thing your heart keeps whispering when you are alone, this Christmas, if I could ask for just one thing, it would be financial stability to support myself and my kids.
I know some people would wish for luxury, travel, or big celebrations, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but right now, my mind doesn’t go there, My thoughts go straight to stability. To being okay, to waking up without that constant weight of “how will I sort this out?” hanging over my head, Financial stability, for me, is not about being rich or living an extravagant life, It is about having enough, Enough to breathe, enough to plan, enough to take care of my children without always feeling like I am barely catching up.
This year has been one of those years that really tests you, there were moments when things were good, and moments when things were just… hard. Bills don’t care about your mood, Children don’t stop needing food, clothes, school things, and attention because money is tight, As a mother, you show up regardless, you smile when you are tired, you make things work even when they don’t look like they should, But the truth is, it is not easy, It is draining, and sometimes, all you want is a break, not from your kids, but from the constant financial pressure.
If I had financial stability, a lot would change, u would worry less, I would sleep better, I would plan better, i wouldn’t have to keep calculating every decision in my head before making it, Simple things like going to the market, paying school related expenses, or handling emergencies wouldn’t feel like battles anymore, It would give me peace of mind, and honestly, peace of mind is priceless.
See more than anything, I want to be able to provide for my kids comfortably, not just the basics, but the little things that can make their childhood beautiful, I want them to feel secure, like to always know that their needs will be met without stress or any kind of fear, see children may not always understand money issues, but they feel the tension, the worry, the silent struggles and me I want to shield them from that as much as I can.
Christmas is a season of hope, It is a time when you believe that things can turn around, that prayers whispered quietly can still be answered, my wish says a lot about where I am in life right now, it says I am tired, but also still hopeful, It says I am responsible, focused, and thinking beyond myself, it says I am not asking for too much, just enough to stand firm and take care of what really matters most to me.
Even if this wish doesn’t magically come true overnight, I’m still grateful, grateful for life, for my kids, for the strength to keep pushing, but if there is one thing I would ask for this Christmas, it would be financial stability, because with that, I believe many other things peace, joy, and happiness will naturally follow.
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