This makes me think about the time I found myself in a fog after my little one was born. You know, they call it the “baby blues,” but it felt so much heavier than that for me. I remember those early days, filled with so much joy and love, and yet, there was an undercurrent of sadness that I just couldn’t shake off.
It was confusing. I looked at my beautiful baby and felt this overwhelming sense of loss—like I had lost a part of myself in the whirlwind of motherhood. I think a lot of us don’t talk about that feeling enough. It’s almost as if there’s this unspoken rule that we should be blissfully happy all the time after a baby arrives.
Those quiet moments when everyone else was asleep were the hardest. It was then that I felt so lost, surrounded by the sweetness of my new life, yet struggling to find my footing. I remember thinking, “Is it normal to feel this way?” and “Where did I go?”
I decided to reach out to others, and it turned out I wasn’t alone at all. I found solace in sharing my feelings with friends who had similar experiences. It was such a relief to hear them say, “Yes, I felt that too.” It made me feel less isolated in my experience, and for the first time, I felt a flicker of hope.
If you’re feeling something similar, please know it’s okay to express those feelings. The journey of motherhood is filled with ups and downs, and it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed. I found that leaning on a community, whether it’s friends, family, or a support group, made a world of difference.
Navigating through those feelings took time, and even now, I find myself reflecting on how far I’ve come. It’s about taking one step at a time and allowing myself to feel whatever comes up. Some days are better than others, and that’s okay.
What about you? Have you found a way to navigate those feelings? I’d love to hear how you all have embraced your journeys, too.