Today, I reflected on the transformative power of motherhood. I witnessed a mother, after months dedicating herself entirely to her baby, returning to work. For the first time, she looked in the mirror with confidence and joy. This return is more than a routine; it’s a reunion with herself.
How often, as mothers, do we allow ourselves to consider our own needs? To seek what gives us life, what fills us up? Motherhood changes us, but it can also be a path of reconnection with our essence.
Let’s remember: bringing life into the world also means nurturing our own life force.
Lycia Rodrigues, RCC | Psychotherapist