Battle Hymns of a Hot Mess Mom

One day at a time…


Rough Waters

Today, I find myself reflecting on the topic of regrets. Regrets are the shadows of past choices, haunting the pockets of my mind where Baba Yaga thrives. They serve as reminders of opportunities missed, words left unsaid, and actions that could have been different. While it’s natural to experience regrets in life, for we are imperfect beings, and hindsight is always 20/20 – and well idle hands…I have a lot of time to reflect.

As I look back on my journey, I can’t help but acknowledge that regrets have been both teachers and tormentors. They have taught me valuable lessons about the importance of making thoughtful decisions and being mindful of the consequences. Some regrets have been painful, urging me to grow and evolve, while others have left me with a sense of longing for chances gone by.

Today has been a challenging day. From a mental standpoint. The weight of depression feels heavier than usual, enveloping me in a cloud of darkness. It’s like an uninvited guest, lingering around my mind and heart, making everything feel gloomy and distant. Baba Yaga at her best. B*tch. Things around me seems muted, colors less vibrant, and sounds fainter. The wait of the donor has me on pins and needles. They match but are they viable?

This persistent feeling of sadness and emptiness is exhausting. It’s like carrying an invisible burden, one that I cannot set down or escape from. Sometimes, it’s difficult to even put into words what I’m going through, as if my emotions are trapped inside me.

The worst part is the feeling of isolation. It’s like being in a crowded room but feeling utterly alone, unable to connect with others on a deeper level. I don’t want to burden anyone with my struggles, so I put on a brave face and pretend everything is okay, but deep down, I’m drowning.



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About Me

Hello, my name is Nina. I am a mother, wife, daughter and friend. I am lover of country music, & 80’s love ballad. I love me some karaoke! I identify as hot mess mom. I get it wrong, all the time. On the rare occasions I get it right? Even I’m shocked.

I am a working professional in the field of Compliance. I am mother two, daughter to immigrant parents, wife to a “redneck” – and proud of it, sister-in-law to the two most incredible human beings I have ever met and a niece that is just so cool but doesn’t know it.

I work too hard and play too little. I’ve always focus on the wrong thing and never quite sure if I’m ever enough. I grew up on the East Coast and was a latchkey kid in the 80’s and 90’s – I dodged the sketchy people on the walk home and tried not to end up on a milk carton.

I went to a very privileged Boarding School on the East Coast and college after that. (So yeah that’s exactly why this journal will be riddled with grammatical and spelling errors. On the days I feel good, I’ll type it out. On the days I don’t feel good it’ll be voice to text. I can not be held liable for the things Siri puts in as my “voice”. ) Graduated on a Friday and started Fleet Bank on a Saturday. I hustled my way through the midnight shift at DHL and hustled and hustled and hustled. I knew nothing except the hustle. (As I said, I’m a hot mess mom).

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