“This is why the question "When will I feel like myself again?" can be so complicated. It assumes there is a previous version of yourself waiting to be recovered. But what if the discomfort comes not from being lost, but from being in transition? What if the feeling of unfamiliarity is evidence that you are growing into a new version of yourself?”

Whether or not you meet criteria for a postpartum mood disorder, therapy can be a valuable place to process and reflect on everything that has changed.

“[Friday Mom’s] ad was rejected by ABC and the Oscars because it was deemed “too graphic.” Frida Mom was asked to create an ad with a gentler, warmer portrayal of postpartum.”

Returning to work after having a baby isn’t just a scheduling adjustment, it’s a neurological, emotional, and logistical transition that our culture rarely acknowledges.

“Wait… Who am I now?”

The Holidays are coming.

Lets be real