Modern motherhood is an isolating and often lonely experience. Moms need community. Sometimes though, it can feel even more isolating when you’re struggling and no one around you seems to get it or it appears as though everyone else has it all figured out and you are anxious and/or depressed. Finding “your people” is so important, although I know it can feel hard. Ask yourself what kind of friendships do you want to find and nurture. What qualities do you want in friends? Personally, I decided awhile ago to only put my energy into friendships where I can show up as myself; sometimes messy, down and anxious, sometimes not, usually somewhere in between, but always real. Where I feel seen and understood and so do they. What do you need from your mama-community? For more mama-support, follow @the_postpartum_therapist . . . #mom #moms #momfriends #community #momgroups #vulnerability #parenting #ittakesavillage #motherhood #prenatal #postpartum #depression #anxiety #ppd #ppa #pmads #youarenotalone