You know what no one warns you about after having a baby? The grief. Not grief like losing someoneā¦ but grief for your old life. About missing who you were before the baby came along – your body, your freedom, your time, your sleep. The sleep ins. Social life. Date nights. Even just being able …
You love your children – you really do. But sometimes, it takes every bit of willpower not to scream at the top of your lungs. Or run away. (Totally normal feelings, by the way.) Sometimes the pressure is just so intense that you do lose it ā sometimes for a reason, sometimes just because youāve …
When youāre expecting a baby, everyone suddenly becomes your personal cheerleader. āYou must be over the moon!āāYou must be so happy!āāAww, how amazing!ā And you smile, because thatās what youāre supposed to do, right? But deep down, a quiet voice whispersā¦ āWhy donāt I feel that way?ā Because even if youāve dreamed of this moment …
Is it normal to regret having a baby? What a question! You might think, How could someone possibly regret having a baby? It just doesnāt feel right. Like itās some mistake or a bad joke. And it is ā for a part of you. A part thatās deeply wired in you. A part thatās been …
It happened again. Another mother. Another tragedy. Another headline that makes my stomach twist. Weāll read it, shake our heads, and say, āHow could she?ā But the real question we should be asking is: How could we let it get this far? Because every time a mum reaches a breaking point due to postpartum depression …
When I became a mum, I made a promise to myself: to do everything I can so no mum ever feels alone. As part of that promise, Iāve started this blog series – Your Stories – a space where mums can share their journeys, struggles, and truths. Today, Iām honoured to share Crystalās story. Over …