How to maintain friendships after baby: the friendships crisis
According to a recent study, most moms identify that maintaining quality friendships was crucial to navigating the myriad of challenges of motherhood. It’s not just you!
But finding those friends proves to be one of the most difficult parts of young motherhood. When challenged with sleepless nights, needy children, balancing work, and meeting a spouse’s needs, they find it difficult to also maintain old friendships or pursue new friendships in their new season. I know I still struggle with this!
Unfortunately, many moms neglect a fundamental part of a healthy lifestyle when they neglect their friendships. Seeing and being seen by friends feeds a fundamental piece of your soul – the need to belong and to be accepted for who you are. You deserve to belong and to be seen, sweet friend.
In this article, you’ll find examples of what authentic relationships look like, tips to build relationships, and tips to maintain old friendships.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a few actionable steps you can take today to be seen and heard.