05/10/2026
So it’s my first Mother’s Day and naturally I’ve been reflecting a lot on my motherhood journey. Let’s talk about it.
Motherhood has changed me in ways I never could have prepared for.
It’s taught me that two completely opposite feelings can coexist at the same time. I can feel overwhelming joy while also feeling exhausted. I can be deeply grateful for this life while still mourning parts of the woman I used to be. I can love being a mother with my whole heart and still admit that some days feel lonely, heavy, and incredibly hard.
This season has challenged me emotionally, mentally, and physically. There are times where I struggle with trying to recognize my current self, times where I can’t stand the body I see in the mirror, times where I feel so alone, isolated, and overstimulated. Postpartum depression is something I never thought I’d struggle with, yet here I am 9 months later and still battling it everyday—silently. I’ve learned that motherhood doesn’t just bring new life into the world, but it brings an entirely new version of you into the world too. Learning who that new version is can be both so incredibly beautiful yet painful at the same time.
But through all of it, becoming a mom has also given me a deeper understanding of the heart of Jesus. The constant sacrifice, the patience, the gentleness, the unconditional love, the giving of yourself day after day even when you’re running on empty. Loving my daughter has made me realize how deeply we are loved by Him.
My daughter has softened parts of me I didn’t know needed softening. She’s made me stronger, more compassionate, more selfless, and more aware of what truly matters. Even on the hardest days, being her mom is still the greatest privilege of my life and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Happy Mother’s Day to me and to all of the amazing, incredible, and strong moms out there. You are so powerful and loved and seen.💛💐
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