My pregnancy and postpartum body journey has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I’m still recovering, and I’ve learned that this process isn’t something you can rush or control. The body needs at least a full year postpartum to properly heal, and even that timeline looks different for every woman. Right now, I’m focusing on slowly building back my strength, my power, and my endurance. Some days it feels incredibly encouraging, and other days it’s hard, painful, and filled with moments when I want to cry. But every small step forward reminds me why it’s worth it.

Pregnancy changes you on a physical, emotional, and mental level. After giving birth, you don’t just go back to your old self overnight. Your body feels unfamiliar, almost like it belongs to someone else. Muscles that once responded immediately now need time and patience. Movements that used to be easy suddenly feel demanding. And while the world often romanticizes “getting your body back,” I realized that the true journey isn’t about chasing your old shape. It’s about reconnecting with yourself and finding comfort in a new version of you.

There’s so much pressure on women to recover quickly, lose weight, bounce back, and pretend everything is effortless. But motherhood is far from effortless. It’s intense, overwhelming, beautiful, exhausting, and fulfilling all at once. The truth is, no one should be expected to look or feel a certain way after giving birth. There shouldn’t be pressure—only support, compassion, and understanding. Every mother deserves space to heal at her own pace.

To all the mamas out there: you are my heroes. I see you, I understand you, and I know how much strength it takes just to show up every day. Your body has carried life, birthed life, and now continues to nurture it. That alone is extraordinary. Whatever stage you’re in—whether you’re rebuilding, adjusting, or simply learning to accept this new version of yourself—know that you’re doing better than you think.

For me, this journey is about finding myself again. Not the old version, but the one who is stronger in different ways, more patient, more grounded, and more aware of what truly matters. Being a mom is incredibly hard, yet it brings so much joy that it softens all the difficult moments. And that combination of struggle and beauty is what makes this journey so powerful.

I’m still on my way, and that’s okay. The progress may be slow, but it’s real. And I’m choosing to honor every step of it.