Support other moms like Serena
So many moms have flocked to Serena Williams page on instagram after she posted a pick of her gazing into what appeared to be her stepping on a rock over the ocean and mild sunrise saying,
“Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.
I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to 3 years if not dealt with. I like communication best. Talking things through with my mom, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal.
It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby.
We have all been there. I work a lot, I train, and I’m trying to be the best athlete I can be.
However, that means although I have been with her every day of her life, I’m not around as much as I would like to be. Most of you moms deal with the same thing. Whether stay-at-home or working, finding that balance with kids is a true art. You are the true heroes.
I’m here to say: if you are having a rough day or week–it’s ok–I am, too!!! There’s always tomm!”
Thank God for mommy blogs and Facebook and the internet in cases like these. Serena was extremely brave in sharing her vulnerabilities after loosing her match last week. These platforms become sacred to celebrities and the world when you can share your inner insecurities and not be judged. Her followers graced her with comments to help her get through her rough time. If you know someone who just had a baby within the past year, try and be sensitive to the hormonal body changes they may be experiencing. It’s a major imbalance and can cause postpartum depression that can last up to 3 years. Here are ways you can help them:
- Make it about the mom not the baby when you ask how she is doing.
- Go to her doctor appointments.
- Celebrate her success. Moms definitely loose themselves a bit when the baby is born, so it’s important to celebrate mom every chance you can.
Just a few things to keep in mind when approaching someone with supportive intentions who just had a baby.
