I’m a new mom to a toddler girl, and yes, I’m completely obsessed with her. I adore her. She’s my world. But, let’s be clear, becoming a mom was not the cute and effortless journey I thought it would be.
In fact, it was a chaotic, soul-crushing roller coaster that involved a lot of crying (from both of us), way too much googling “am I depressed?” and desperately seeking support groups. My anxiety levels went through the roof with trying to balance work and mom life. Navigating co-parenting post-separation was a whole other level of shame, sadness, and fear that I wasn’t prepared for. And let’s not forget about the identity crisis that came with giving every ounce of myself to this little human.
You know what they all say like it’s a forced mantra: “It’s all worth it!” But you know what? I now feel that in my bones. Between the hormonal imbalances, being tethered to a demanding human, and the insane sleep deprivation; I’m finally finding my peace again and loving my life. I want to share that journey with you because I know how hard it is and I hope we can build a community of love and support.
This blog isn’t about perfect parenting and I’m not going to sugarcoat anything. I’m sharing and processing what I’ve learned through my own experiences, meltdowns, and triumphs. I take postpartum struggles, mental health, and motherhood seriously but I also believe it helps relieve the heaviness by finding humor in it all. If you’re looking for advice from someone who seems to have it all figured out, this isn’t the place. But If you’re here for honest conversations with no judgment and no filters, then pull up a chair.
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