I Miss Who I Was Before Motherhood
Motherhood changes everything…including your identity. This post explores the often-unspoken grief moms feel over losing the version of themselves they were before kids. From mental load and burnout to the emotional toll of always being needed, it's a real and valid experience. If you’ve ever thought, “I miss who I used to be,” you’re not alone. Therapy for mothers, including therapy intensives in Ohio, can help you process the grief, rediscover yourself, and find peace in this new chapter, without erasing who you were before.
The Loneliness of Motherhood: Why It Happens and How to Find Connection
Motherhood is often portrayed as this beautiful, joy-filled experience (and don’t get me wrong, it is), but what people don’t always tell you is how lonely it can be. You can be surrounded by tiny humans all day and still feel completely isolated. You can love your kids more than anything and still miss the version of yourself that had uninterrupted thoughts and deep, meaningful conversations.