Staying Strong When You Are Both Mom and Dad

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If I had met current self last year at this time, I wouldn’t even have recognized myself. Today, I am a completely different person. My core personality hasn’t changed but over the past year I have been through the fire, and in the end I have come out much stronger.

At this time last year I was a stay-at-home mom to my two boys. I took care of the boys, the house, and had my blog, but I took sort of a passive role in everything else. I let my husband handle all of the finances and deferred to him on major decisions. When it came to home repairs it was all him too. Then, one night changed everything. That was the night that my husband died.

In one night I went from taking a passive role to being forced to take care of everything — plus, plan a funeral.

Initially, the task seemed monumental. I had to learn to manage all of our finances, take care of the house, and most importantly to take care of my boys.

Suddenly, I was both mom and dad. Not only was I suddenly comforting my two grieving children, but I also knew the full responsibility of bringing them up would also be mine.

This was a year ago and I’d be lying if I didn’t say we were still healing. What is important though is we are healing — we are moving forward.

My life will never be the same. I will always have to be strong whether it be as I make my way as a blogger, taking care of the house on my own, or playing mom and dad for my boys.

I’ll have to be the disciplinarian while also teaching them to play catch. I’ll have to teach them to mow the grass while also telling them how to treat girls. I know being mom and dad won’t be easy but I also know that I am strong. If I made it this far, I can make it through whatever life throws at me.

The thing is, instead of being an exception, I’m part of an exceptional gender. There are so many strong women out there and without all of the contributions — without all of their blood, sweat, and tears — we would be weaker as a society.

To celebrate women everywhere and recognize their strength, Brawny® has introduced the limited-edition Strength Has No Gender™ pack, exclusive to Walmart. Part of the Strength Has No Gender™ campaign, this campaign seeks to highlight the inspirational stories of everyday women in cities across America who have been breaking down barriers and empowering others.

A throwback to the inspiration of Rosie the Riveter, this new paper towel pack shows off the strength of women as well. I’m not talking just physical strength either. I’m talking about the ability to clean up whatever life throws down.

So whether you are cleaning up after your kids in the kitchen, cleaning tools after a home improvement project, or just need something done right, pick up the Brawny® Strength Has No Gender™ Pick-a-Size 8 Giant Plus pack with more sheets on every roll than the leading brand.

I am so proud to be a women. As I said before, we are an amazing gender who has the ability to heal boo-boos while still taking on the world. Here’s to us!

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