Has anyone else felt like they lost their identity after having children?

My daughter is two and a half. She is my world and I wouldn’t have it any other way. But since having her I feel like I lost who I am completely. It’s been so hard for me to find a job and I honestly feel like I’m good for nothing. The only thing I’m good at is being a mother. I love being a mom, but is that all I’m good for? Does anyone relate?

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I relate so much to this. I also have a July 2022 baby and a Oct 2023 baby.

@Rose omg same July 2022 and October 2023 and now a December 2024 baby.

I totally relate I feel the same way

I relate to this. I had my first daughter in 2017. I loved being a mom. Then we tried for a boy and I got pregnant and had him in May 2021 then I got pregnant 5 months post partum with a July 2022 baby girl. I hadn't worked since 2017 my whole identity was being a mom that's all I was. I'm struggling to get back into the working world but have to for my babies. I'm trying to rediscover myself all in the process of providing for my babies as a single parent. (Dad went to prison and left us with nothing) I suggest you rebuild your identity while you only have one it'll be a lot easier than doing it the way I'm doing it. ❤️

Yes. I have a April 2021 baby and am finally finding a sense of self again. It gets better. Take time for yourself. Journal, go outside, what hobbies did you love as a kid? Do those again. Find ways to make money on the side (selling on fb marketplace, selling baked goods)…I made a group to help moms get more support, I’m happy to share it with you to help give daily pick me ups ❤️

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