One of the reasons I started this blog is because I wanted to give a very realistic and honest account of motherhood. So, in order to do this, I must address the topic of Friends. Most new parents will not discuss this but it happens to all of us! Once you have kids, your friendships change. It's not an abrupt change but more of a gradual one. I think it's very similar to that honeymoon phase of dating. You really do fall in love with your newborn and unintentionally start creating a bubble around your new family. Of course, this bubble isn't as picturesque and is filled with late night feeding, no sleep, temper tantrums, and runny noses but it is a bubble. Then one day you catch yourself having a full blown conversation with your newborn in Target and realize you have no friends! Ok, that last part may only have happened to me, but I think parenting can sometimes be isolating. Why? Well, how exactly do grown ups make new friends? Maybe this was more difficult for me too because we moved around a lot and because I'm shy. I know, I know I fake it REAL well, but honestly I am shy and approaching people has never been easy for me. Yes, I tried making friends with my kid's school friends, play groups, exercise buddies but nothing ever felt right. But a few years ago, I started making friends again and started creating my own little village of unconditional love and support. So I hope those of you reading this have your own person or group of peeps you can call your own! And if your reading this know that I am always an email or phone call away with a open heart and a shoulder to lean on, because we all need a friend!
Hugs and Raspberries,
L
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