01/31/2025
Motherhood is full of transitions, and postpartum is one of the biggest. The hormones, the changes, the exhaustion—it can feel overwhelming. And sometimes, we’re just 𝒏𝒐𝒕 okay.
For a long time, I fought that feeling. I resisted the discomfort, the tears, the moments of doubt. But the more I pushed it away, the more anxious I felt.
What if, instead of fighting it, we allowed it?
What if we let ourselves 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 without judgment?
What if we gave ourselves the same patience and love we so easily give to our babies?
Here’s how I practice accepting the hard moments with more kindness and ease:
🤍 Give yourself permission—You don’t have to be okay all the time. Feeling low, overwhelmed, or unsure doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re human. It’s safe to feel uncomfortable.
🤍 Speak to yourself like a friend—When self-doubt creeps in, pause and ask: 𝑾𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑰 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆? Replace criticism with kindness.
🤍 Release the pressure—You don’t need to “bounce back” or “hold it together.” Letting go of unrealistic expectations makes space for self-compassion.
🤍 Let yourself rest—Not just physically, but mentally. You don’t have to fix everything right now. Trust that this moment will pass.
🤍 Be with what is—Instead of resisting the tough moments, soften into them. Remember, we can do hard things. Feelings & challenges are one of those hard things. Breathe. Remind yourself: 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆. 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒅. 𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉.
🤍 Ask for help—You were never meant to do this alone. Lean on your support system, whether it’s your partner, a friend, or a professional. You deserve support just as much as you give it.
It’s okay to not be okay. You don’t have to force your way through—just allow yourself to 𝒃𝒆. And in that softness, you’ll find your way through.
You are not alone. You are deeply loved.
