The early days with a newborn are often painted as magical but behind the photos are sleepless nights, emotional crashes and overwhelming self-doubt. If you’re struggling, crying in the bathroom or wondering if you’re cut out for this, know this: you are not a bad mum. Newborn life is intense, raw and relentless, and finding it hard doesn’t make you ungrateful, weak or broken. You’re doing your best, and that’s more than enough. Here’s why struggling is normal and how to find support, strength and self-kindness in the messiest season of motherhood.
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