10/04/2025
CanIBeHonest
“This is me” is what I tell myself over and over again.
How did I get here?
After my second born I felt lost and I could not recognize myself.
My body didn’t feel like my own, looking through the mirror felt like I was looking at someone else. I became slow, this frustrated me. Intrusive thoughts plagued my mind and I thought I was losing it. Thoughts that even my lips are not able to release.
Pregnancy changes you. Some people are able to bounce back quickly while others might take a while (I’m in this category)
Here are a few things that helped.
Give yourself grace
Be patient (easier said than done)
Recognize the change (so hard to do)
Talk to someone (my Dr and husband became my therapists 😊)
Learn to say, it’s okay instead of beating yourself up when things don’t work out.
Don’t shut yourself out (let people help you)
Above all this PRAY ( Matthew 11:28 “ come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give your rest.)
I am intentionally seeking rest and appreciating this season.
To my able husband you are the real MVP.
Let’s be kind to ourselves and others
