Not too long ago , a friend had posted that she ran into the lady that was in charge of the Postpartum Group that I attended.
It turns out, the group is still being offered to those in need; they were interested in volunteers to share their story. Without hesitation, I contacted the organizer and offered to speak.
During our chat, it hit me that this experience was 6 years ago - and although the negativity and difficulty is far behind me, it's not easily forgotten. The experience was tough. It was grueling, exhausting and scary. It made me question myself, my ability to parent and who I am as a person. I felt lost. I had no confidence. I didn't know who I was.
Despite of this, I can speak about it without re-experiencing those feelings. I can talk about what happened, how I knew when something was off, and what I did to get better. It's been a little while since anyone has asked me to talk about it, but I'm glad that I can be an example to others.
If there's any message that I can give to those who are suffering, it's this:
It may be difficult right now. It may be painful and scary. BUT. You will endure. You will survive. You will come out of this stronger. You are enough, and you are doing the very best you can. You'll get through this - and sometime soon, you'll be just where I am, looking back. You got this mama. You really, really do!
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