Today’s post comes from a sweet mama in my local Mommy Group here in Rhode Island. Chelsey talks about the aftermath of being a new mom, the loneliness that can be overwhelming and no one really talks about. Thanks Chelsey for giving some real mom perspective on this topic. I hear ya girl, we have all been there!
“Being a mom can be very lonely. It’s funny saying that because I literally have a baby Velcro’d to me every single day. I have always been a social person with a big group of friends, but after having my son Maddox, all that changed. We were the first of many of our friends to have a child and had just relocated across the country. In an effort to stop myself from completely going off the deep end, I decided I needed to do something! I joined all the Mom Facebook groups, started taking Mommy and me yoga and even… wait for it… yes I joined a Mom friend app! Yes, finding a Mom friend is just like dating. I’m not going to lie – it was really hard at first to put myself out there and the truth is you don’t click with every mom you meet. However, we do have one thing in common, and that’s the responsibility of raising these little ones. It’s so reassuring to know you’re not the only one who scours the internet late at night for answers or sneaks in a glass of wine before 5 pm. Although my husband is wonderful and extremely supportive, sometimes you just need to vent and share an experience that only another mom could understand. They get it; don’t judge you and they can relate! I have met some incredible women and I am always looking for new ways to grow my tribe. Being a mom is such a beautiful life-changing experience; one that doesn’t have to leave you feeling lonely.”