25/02/2025
An Open Letter to Every Husband
I hope you see me. Not just as a mother, but as the woman who gives everything for our child.
Breastfeeding is beautiful, but it is also exhausting in ways I never imagined. My body is not my own. It is a source of comfort, nourishment, and life for our baby. I wake up every night, barely able to keep my eyes open, but I still hold our child close because they need me. My arms ache, my back hurts, my ni***es crack, and still, I give.
I hope you understand that this is not easy. That some days, I feel drained physically, emotionally, and mentally. That sometimes, I just want to be held, to be told that what Iβm doing matters. I donβt need you to take my place, but I need you to stand beside me.
I hope you hear me, even when Iβm silent.
When I sigh, itβs not just from being tired, itβs from carrying this responsibility every single day. When I pause before answering, itβs because I am trying to find the energy to keep going. When I close my eyes while feeding, itβs not just to rest - itβs because, for a moment, I want to feel like myself again.
I donβt need grand gestures, just little things that remind me Iβm not doing this alone. A glass of water when I forget to drink. A simple βThank youβ for the long nights. A warm embrace when I feel like I have nothing left to give.
Because breastfeeding is not just about feeding. Itβs about sacrifice, patience, and love. And all I hope is that you see me, hear me, and walk this journey with me.
With love,
Every Breastfeeding Mom