Not the Highlight Reel of Motherhood

When people think of motherhood, they picture baby showers, pastel nurseries, and happy announcements. What they don’t see are the struggles leading up to those moments.

For years, I carried the weight of loss, fear, and medical trauma. On the outside, I was smiling, working, living. On the inside, I was grieving.

That’s the part of motherhood no one talks about. And that’s why I’m sharing it now — so other moms know they’re not alone.