A woman’s body is revered, respected and adored when pregnant. But much like a deflated balloon, after birth, the party seems to be over. It’s been 10 years since I gave birth. About only 3 years since I began to emotionally heal and show my body the respect it deserved, postpartum. I’ve been shushed many times by those who will believe postpartum is only a one year term, ostracizing me for a delay in healing, even when the words themselves mean “after birth”. This is me, 10 years a
