Becoming a mother has been one of the most profound and beautiful transformations of my life — but it has also brought unexpected challenges that I wasn’t fully prepared for.
In the early months after my baby was born, I found myself struggling with the enormous identity shift that motherhood demands. I was overwhelmed by the physical changes, the emotional ups and downs, the sleep deprivation, and the deep sense that life would never be the same again — both in beautiful ways and in ways that felt unsettling.
I realized that to truly take care of my baby — and myself — I needed some extra support. That's when I decided to start therapy.
Why I Chose Therapy
Motherhood brings a flood of emotions: joy, fear, pride, exhaustion, gratitude, uncertainty — sometimes all within the same hour. I quickly understood that I couldn’t simply "push through" these feelings.
Therapy has given me a space where I can honestly explore the new version of myself that is emerging. It's helping me process the emotional and hormonal shifts, the loss of the "old" me, and the ongoing journey of redefining who I am now — as a woman, as an individual, and as a mother.
How Therapy is Supporting Me
Understanding My Emotions: Instead of feeling guilty for moments of sadness, overwhelm, or frustration, I’m learning to acknowledge these feelings as a normal part of major life transitions.
Coping with Sleep Deprivation: Sleep deprivation affects everything — patience, emotions, energy. Talking through these struggles with someone who understands helps me feel less alone and more capable.
Redefining Identity: Therapy is giving me permission to grieve parts of my old life while celebrating the new. It's a space where I’m allowed to say, “This is hard,” without judgment.
Creating a Calmer Home Environment: By supporting my emotional wellbeing, therapy is indirectly helping me create a more peaceful and nurturing home for myself and my child.
Online Therapy Made It Easy (and Comfortable)
As a family living abroad and juggling work, parenting, and everyday life, the thought of fitting therapy into my schedule felt impossible—until I discovered Online-Therapy.com.
It’s been such a gentle and flexible way to access support without the stress of commuting or rearranging everything.
🧡 What I love:
You can choose video, voice, or message-based sessions
It includes guided journaling, worksheets, and mindfulness tools
They offer options for individual and couples therapy
You can start right away and set your own pace
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A Gentle Reminder
If you’re a new parent struggling with the transition — whether it's emotional, physical, or spiritual — know that you’re not alone. Reaching out for support isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a way of honoring the depth and complexity of this incredible new chapter.
For me, therapy has become a quiet anchor in the sometimes stormy seas of early motherhood. And while the journey is ongoing, I’m grateful to have a space where I can continue to rediscover myself — one small, patient step at a time.