The hidden grief of unmet motherhood expectations and ways to cope with the loss of fantasies through CBT techniques and the Dual Process Model of Grief.
When my first pregnancy became riddled with life-threatening hemorrhaging, low birth weight, hypertension, premature lung disease, and (later) an autism diagnosis, I certainly found myself facing that huge gap between my ideals and my reality. Today, I ground myself in being less clinical and more happy by reframing my experiences. My kids are the happiest people I know by my design. I take comfort in their wellness, the fact that they're simply here with me, and mine. And I'm also extremely grateful for the perinatal and post-natal CBT that I received.
Hi Cheniece, thank you for sharing your experience here; it is much appreciated. I am glad to hear that you found ways to ground yourself and focus on what is important to you. It is also amazing that you found CBT helpful. ❤️
Another brilliant post Aleks 👏 😍
Thank you Eva 😊
When my first pregnancy became riddled with life-threatening hemorrhaging, low birth weight, hypertension, premature lung disease, and (later) an autism diagnosis, I certainly found myself facing that huge gap between my ideals and my reality. Today, I ground myself in being less clinical and more happy by reframing my experiences. My kids are the happiest people I know by my design. I take comfort in their wellness, the fact that they're simply here with me, and mine. And I'm also extremely grateful for the perinatal and post-natal CBT that I received.
Hi Cheniece, thank you for sharing your experience here; it is much appreciated. I am glad to hear that you found ways to ground yourself and focus on what is important to you. It is also amazing that you found CBT helpful. ❤️
Another beautiful essay Aleks!
Thank you Imola!