Things No One Warned Me Would Be So Hard as a New Parent

You can read all the books, take all the classes, and scroll every parenting expert on Instagram—but nothing truly prepares you for what it feels like to actually become a parent. Not just the obvious stuff, like the sleepless nights and blowouts—but the weird, relentless ways motherhood sneaks into every corner of your life. Your body. Your brain. Your relationships. Your sense of self.

And here’s the thing no one says out loud: it’s okay if you’re struggling. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re doing something really hard without nearly enough support.