Two months ago, I became a mother for the first time. I don’t think people talk enough about how much having a child changes you.
It’s almost like you have to grieve the version of yourself that existed before becoming a parent because that version no longer exists. You’re learning how to care for a brand-new human while also getting to know a brand-new version of yourself.
It’s been one of the most challenging seasons of my life, but also one of the most beautiful.
Every day I look at my daughter, Grace, and think, I love you so much. I never knew it was possible to love another person this deeply.
One thing motherhood has taught me is how much free time I actually had before becoming a parent. Now, by the end of the day, I’m trying to squeeze in journaling, exercise, yoga, work, and moments to simply breathe. Time feels different now. It feels more precious.
I also don’t think we talk enough about postpartum anxiety.
We hear about postpartum depression, but postpartum anxiety deserves jus…
