What I have learned through a survey I made has really opened my eyes in ways I didn’t expect.
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I have always seen women and mothers struggle in silence my whole life, and from an early age I have wanted to help people. For my business I created a survey and sent it to women and mothers I know, so I can gauge what needs are unmet and how I can make products and services that make a difference in their lives. So far many results are just what you might expect. They need more time, help with kids and chores, and feel a bit alone at times.
One statistic that surprised me is that most of the surveyed mothers have two kids. I had this idea that my community had much more children than that, and it was interesting to see that result. The age ranges of the mothers and their children were so vast it was honestly beautiful to see diversity in that area. I am happy to know so many people in all walks of life.
One question I asked “Have you always wanted to be a mom?” and to my surprise about 19% did not always want to be a mom. The majority of results came from married people, and beyond that it varied from single to co-parenting to divorced.
The thing that interested me the most was the areas they needed more help. A common theme in the survey results was that these women need more help in time management, getting kids organized, help around the house, getting ready for the day, and motivation to have routine. In my mind, all the people I knew had everything all together, they had no problems and I was the only one struggling. Oh what a lie. It doesn’t matter if you have 1 or 6 kids, there are struggles with all areas of that. It doesn’t get easier just because you turn 50 and you’ve lived longer, you will still struggle. Loneliness is still lonely no matter how old you are and how many friends you’ve made. As women, stewarding our time and assets can be difficult, but we are all struggling together. My hope is that we don’t ignore our neighbors’ problems, but help them solve those problems together.
Mark 12:30-31
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
God commands us to love each other, and in a world where we feel threatened by outsiders, government and lack, it would make a big difference to us to use love instead. When we look at all the problems we have it can help us remember there is always someone going through the same thing. We aren’t alone, God did not make us that way. God wants us to participate in communion with one another. So if you can think of one person right now who needs help, help them. Do your good deeds in love remembering how Jesus loves us even at our worst.
I am so happy to know my community better and to have more ideas on how I can help them. Comment below or reach out to me if you’d like to be a part of my newest ideas on how we can help each other in the community. Or if you have suggestions on how you’d like to be helped or help others please let me know.
God bless you and Merry Christmas!
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