Motherhood Through a Mental Health Lens (It's Not All Pastel Perfection)
Social media shows us smiling moms with tidy homes and handmade crafts. But real motherhood? It’s messy, exhausting, and deeply intertwined with mental health. This Mother’s Day, let’s talk about what really happens when the camera turns off..
1. Postpartum Doesn’t Always Look Like ‘Joy’
1 in 7 moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety - but shame keeps many silent.
It’s not ‘just hormones’ - it’s real, it’s hard, and it’s not your fault.
Real talk: You can love your baby and feel overwhelmed. Both can be true.
If no one told you today: You’re doing better than you think.
2. Breaking Generational Trauma is Exhausting (And Brave)
Some of us are:
First-time cycle-breakers, rewiring decades of "how we’ve always done it."
Parenting with one hand while unpacking our own childhood wounds with the other.
Learning to reparent ourselves mid-tantrum (theirs and ours).
Healing isn’t linear - but every effort matters.
3. Boundaries Are Love (Yes, Even With Mom)
You can love someone and need space from them.
"No" is a complete sentence—whether it’s to unsolicited advice or emotional labor.
Guilt is not a requirement for keeping your peace.
Fun fact: Healthy boundaries make relationships stronger (eventually).
4. Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Survival
Forget spa days. Real maternal self-care looks like:
Asking for help (without apologizing).
Eating lunch while it’s still warm (revolutionary, we know).
Ignoring the laundry to stare at the wall for 10 quiet minutes.
Pro tip: You can’t pour from an empty cup - even on Mother’s Day.
5. The ‘Perfect Mom’ Myth is a Lie
Instagram vs. reality: Nobody has it all together (no matter what the grid shows).
Good enough > perfect. Your kid won’t remember the crafts - they’ll remember how you made them feel.
Bad days don’t make you a bad mom. They make you a human one.Motherhood isn’t a monolith; it’s a mosaic of love, loss, and resilience. However you honor it today (or don’t), your way is valid.
💬 Share if you're reclaiming Mother’s Day your way this year. ⬇️ ⬇️
