Life as young(er) womEn can be exciting, thrilling, and full of hope
AND it can also be daunting, exhausting ,and lonely.
You identify as a strong, independent, and capable female. You are motivated and you excel at many things. You have strong morals and have an idea of how things should go in your own life, in the lives of those around you, and in the world. If you really think about it, you likely have some tendencies towards perfectionism and like to be in control. And yet…
It feels like things are the complete opposite,
life feels out of control.
Your inner critic is strong and relentless. Your inner critic tells you that you are not good enough because if you were, you would feel in control and you would be able to handle life with ease. You would be able to manage your anxious feelings and complicated relationships. You would be able to make the “right” decision without ambivalence. You would be able to handle job and relationship changes without wavering. You would have more energy and be able to engage in the activities that you want to. You would be able to have the hard conversations that you have been thinking about having. You are tired of feeling anxious, tired, and stuck. Tired of not feeling like, well, you.
Whether your pregnant and expecting your first or postpartum with your sixth, transitioning to parenthood is hard. Period.
People told you your life would change and you planned for it, but what you planned for does not match your current reality.
You planned for sleepless nights, baby spit up on your clothes, and diaper blowouts.
You did not plan on not feeling like yourself.
You did not plan on feeling sad, unhappy, and crying so much. You did not plan on feeling overwhelming anxiety about making the “right” choice for your baby or for no reason at all. You did not plan on questioning if you would stay home or return to work. You did not plan on feeling anger towards yourself and family members. You did not plan on feeling disconnected from your partner when you need them the most. You did not plan on feeling guilt about having all these thoughts and feelings.
Even if it's hard to pinpoint exactly what you are feeling and experiencing, you are smart and intuitive. You know yourself and you know that you have not felt like yourself lately. You are not alone.
We all need support at times and
you do not have to go about it alone.
Whether you are feeling anxious or depressed, surviving the early sleep deprived days of parenthood, seeking the balance between school/work and personal life, or just needing general support, I would love to help you work through whatever situations you are facing in your life.
I want you to regain your energy. I want to you to harness your inner critic for good. I want you to experience relief from the stress and anxiety. I want you to feel competent in addressing conflict and navigating relationships. I want you to feel confident as a mother. I want you to prioritize yourself. I want you to achieve your goals and enjoy your life!
Contact me here so we can chat about what the next right step is for you!
About
Hi, I'm Emilie! I help young women and pregnant and postpartum mothers in the greater Tacoma area navigate these complex years. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or alone, please reach out to me or read more about how I can help.
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