While scrolling on Facebook I couldn’t help but stop on a post that displayed this image. Almost one thousand women were commenting with their pictures, and what category they think they best fit into. I myself uploaded a picture, but the difference was that I did not place myself into any category. With my picture I wrote “I’m just human, I don’t put myself into categories.” I wrote that hoping that the other women would gain something from it. The more images posted the more I shook my head, which is why I’m bringing it to your attention. Many of the photos posted were provocative images, it was almost like they wanted to draw attention to their bodies. As I surfed through the comments I grew extremely frustrated, because I couldn’t help but ask why do us women feel like we have to categorize ourselves when it comes to our bodies. I also asked why do we have to sexually display ourselves to make a point. In this image there are SIX categories to choose from, and personally none of which I fall into, WHY? because we are ALL custom created. The ladies displayed in the image are uniquely built and shaped, ranging in different sizes, therefore none of the 963 women that commented belong in these categories. I want all women to understand that at the end of the day we are human, we are beautiful, and each and every single one of us are unique. So the next time you scroll across something that encourages you to put yourself into a category, be that one person that reminds the other women that they are all human and don’t belong in anyone’s category.
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After a child is born into the world many mothers like myself experience what is called Postpartum Depression, which is depression after given birth. I myself experienced this within the second week of having my baby boy. For two weeks straight I cried everyday, because I wasn’t getting any sleep, I was overwhelmed, and Ci’an would continue to cry even after being fed and changed. It was a challenge trying to figure out this new life of being a mother. I also struggled with not having my family close, being that they live 2 hours away.
My case of postpartum depression was not as serious as other mothers, however it took a tol on my body. I wasn’t eating, I felt disgusting, and very unattractive. It was like I would look in the mirror and not even recognize myself. What many mothers don’t have that I was blessed to have was the support of my partner. He took care of (and still does) all the bills, he has made this experience as stress and worry free as possible, and he always helps with our son despite being sleep deprived. He has truly been the rock of this journey. Ci’an is now 13 weeks, and is doing amazing, I am 13 weeks postpartum and I am also doing great, all of my pregnancy weight plus some is gone, and I am in a really good place in my life. If nothing else, please take from this that support is very crucial when going through postpartum depression, share your feelings with someone you trust, take some time for yourself, and most importantly it’s okay to cry. |
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