I don't know if it's the postpartum hormones or not, but I had my third son 3 weeks ago and have been thinking about my post from years ago and the people who replied. You validated my feelings and even shared your own traumas to lighten my load. I just wanted to share my story with you guys.
That night, I left to stay at my aunt’s place. A few days later, my mother came to see me. For the first time, she wasn’t evasive. She looked at me fully, spoke honestly, and sai