Have We Forgotten Who We Were Before Kids?

Of course motherhood changes you, but does it have to change you?

May. 21, 2025 NickyLloyd/E+/Getty Images self-awareness Have We Forgotten Who We Were Before Kids? Samantha Darby poses an important question this week: Have we forgotten who we were before we had kids? She writes, "Having a baby fundamentally changes a person. Everything around you is suddenly different. Everything looks different, feels different. For a while, there's a very specific, craggly line separating your life — the Before and the After. No matter how thrilled or anxious you were about becoming a mom, no matter how planned or unplanned your child was, you're bound to feel like a new person. But do we really lose ourselves? Have we forgotten who we were before kids?" Read it… and maybe weep. Read More ⮕ Latest hxyume/E+/Getty Images Just Keep Swimming Can't Swing Swim Lessons This Year? This Expert Has Some Smart At-Home Tips Swim lessons are always the best choice, but if you're struggling to find some for your family, here's how to help keep your child safe in the water. Read More. TikTok Too Pure Toddler Ask "Workmans" If They Take Naps & It's The Greatest Comments Section MJ and his mom recently asked TikTok a very important question and received an outpouring of heartwarming responses from real workers on the importance of naps. Read More. TikTok Mommy Time How To Take Time For Self Care With Kids In The Room It's a struggle to find self-care time as a busy mom. TikToker Sadie Golden has found a way to blend motherhood with personal time. Read More. Featured Presented by Brad's Deals TRAVEL Unlock A Disney World Vacation For Almost Free Dreaming of a magical family vacation to Disney World but dreading the hefty price tag? You can get there for almost free! With the right credit card rewards, you can cover airfare, hotel stays, and park tickets without spending a fortune. This blueprint shows you how a family of four can enjoy 4 days in the parks, 5 nights on property, and flights for a fraction of the cost. Start planning your dream trip today—no magic wand needed! Learn How To Make It Happen ⮕ Featured Halfpoint Images/Getty BAA, BAA, BLACK SHEEP The Hidden Cost Of Being A Cycle-Breaker Here's what experts say about the invisible weight of healing generational trauma, and how to carry it without crumbling. Read More ⮕ What Else We're Reading: ⮕ XOXO, Gossip Guys ⮕ I've Told Everyone About This Perfect One-Piece (A Chic Mom Told Me About) ⮕ Living The Slop Life

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