Adjusting to COVID19 has been difficult for a lot of people. Including parents of young kids.
For what it’s worth, Mary Katharine Ham is right there with them and understands what they’re going through. She recently recorded a message for parents out there who, like her, are struggling to find their footing — and their identities as parents.
Take a few minutes to watch and listen:
Thoughts on Parenting in Crisis: The Mom/Dad You Are Today Isn’t Set in Stone — I made an IGTV vid, but accidentally erased the preview bc I’m a newbie! So, the link is here & in bio: https://t.co/Z2U8e8T0rl https://t.co/luhyFpV5KM pic.twitter.com/Lll5ik1K70
— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) March 17, 2020
Fantastic.
You just helped so many parents! Very selfless!
— Laura Meineke (@MeinekeLaura) March 17, 2020
Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates Ham’s effort. Take this troll, for instance:
You going to keep this husband off a bike?
— BC25 (@BetCwistopher) March 17, 2020
We have something in common with that guy, in that we can’t think of something nice to say right now. What an absolute jerk.
Wow. You're an asshole.
— sandyslater (@sandyslater) March 17, 2020
Wow what an awful person you are….
— Joey Gonzalez (@TxgirlnVa) March 17, 2020
You are more awful than the regular awful person.
— pAniC is dEstructive (@billpresson) March 17, 2020
WTF is wrong with you?
— John Clarke (@hcougar82) March 17, 2020
WITAF is wrong with you?! Deeply disturbing that you thought and then tweeted this despicable sentiment.
— Henkel (@jen_henkel) March 17, 2020
Of course, leave it to Mary Katharine Ham to stay on the high road and shut that troll down with her trademark wit and grace:
No. But you have given me a wonderful chance to say that though we are all mortal, and some of us just *total turds*, neither fact should prevent us from embracing the life & beauty available to us every day. https://t.co/hDt9Tez20u
— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) March 17, 2020
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is just one of the many reasons we love her.
What a lovely, gracious response. ❤️
— Debra Beckman (@SeptemberAcres) March 17, 2020
You’re a gem MKH ❤️
— Jaime (@noahsmom7) March 17, 2020
Honest to God: I adore @mkhammer and these occasional responses to such evil tweets. Her strength, and grace, and toughness….what a great example for all of us. ??
— Jared (@jaredstill) March 17, 2020