Postpartum Support

You feel you should be happy.

But transitioning to motherhood is turning out to be more difficult than you thought.

It’s overwhelming.

There is fear and loneliness where you expected to have joy.

You love your child, but you just don’t feel that connection.

No one gets it. No one sees the terror going on inside you.

It’s a struggle to think there is any way this could get better.

I see you and hear you.

I had a lot of trouble conceiving. I fought so hard, so I was overwhelmed with gratitude when it finally happened.

But I wasn’t happy when I brought my son home.

And because of that, I felt guilty… and ashamed.

Shortly after he was born, a neighbor and I went for a walk. She said, “It’s okay not to feel as happy as you thought. I promise it’ll get better.” She was a mom, too, and she understood.

That’s what I want to be for you – that person who helps you see that it will be okay.

Your feelings are normal, and there is nothing wrong with you.

I know those intrusive thoughts because I’ve had them myself. I get it. I remember what it was like not to recognize myself.

But I promise… you can and will find joy in your child.

I will help you dig deeper into what’s behind those intrusive thoughts and pessimism. You can learn to reframe those thinking patterns in a way that helps you manage them and stay focused on your goal of connecting with your child.

You’ll also learn that your emotions are actually trying to protect you. Once you know what your mind is trying to protect you from, you can find better ways of making yourself feel safe.