New Mom Survival Guide: Boundaries that Will Keep You Sane
The pregnancy struggle is real. Doctors, books, and apps prepare us for the aches, the weight gain, the stretch marks, but fail to warn us about one of the sneakiest struggles as a new mom, unsolicited advice. “Oh man, you think you’re tired now. Just wait till the baby is born.” “Let me tell you, giving birth was just awful. So, what happened to me was…” “Just wait until….” “You know, you really should…” Well-meaning friends, family, Instagram influencers, and even strangers chime in with advice on how pregnancy and child-rearing should be handled. We mothers are tasked with protecting ourselves and our children from unsolicited advice and comparison, learning to appreciate the good while protecting against the unhealthy. Balance Advice with […]
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