Motherhood
"The very last thing that occurred to me was that our child, so long-awaited and wished-for, could tip me into an emotional free fall."
For many, the motherhood experience lies somewhere between the blissful and joyless extremes you often see on the internet.
The actor shared some words of wisdom about obsessing over appearances.
"I wanted to be a woman who could board a plane, fly to another country and enjoy a week alone."
I used to think the only way I could be a good parent was to put my four kids’ needs and demands ahead of my own. A month of putting myself first showed me that’s not the case…
"My determination to feed my son in the 'right' way evolved into a crippling postpartum depression that stripped every ounce of joy from early motherhood."
“I have never been poorer and never been happier and my boys are doing really well," says one mum, who quit her job running an events company.
Airing out ignorant ideas about what it means to be a Black mom is a great way to get dragged.
There's no reason to suffer in silence.
“Imagine having tiny hands tugging at your clothes, clinging to your legs, lifting up your shirt, and constantly wanting to be held. It can be overwhelming," one mum said.