30 Women Share Comparison Pics Of Before And After Becoming Moms Which Took Away Their Spark
We say we care about mothers. But if that were true, more of them would feel seen, supported, and okay.
Instead, many are turning to TikTok to show how they’ve lost their spark since having kids. Not because they’re ungrateful or don’t love their children. But because they’re overwhelmed and missing the care and community they need.
Scroll down to get a sense of what that looks like. Then maybe take a second to check in on a mom you know—she might really need it.
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Only God knows how badly i struggled during my pregnancy & postpartum… i still feel uneasy & anxious looking back at pictures from that time… be kind to new moms its not easy
Am i going to get my spark back ? YES Dear mum, look in that mirror and show yourself love. You’re doing a great job …. Anyway, I’m still trying to find myself, physically, mentally and spiritually lol, yes spiritually (since I gave birth I’ve not been praying like I used to )
Let's just be honest...motherhood is a great experience but losing your spark is so heart breaking. From adding weigh, change of complexion, accommodating your baby, your new life together, big stomachs, stretchmarks, not having time for yourself, no enough sleep, you can't go out. And worse of all feeling like you are ugly. But the way my girl looks at me like I am the prettiest person she seen. I am here for this. Keep going momma❤️now I understand the childfree by choice people
Pregnancy journey isn’t easy! With my first baby not only did I lose my spark but I also lost an ovary! I look back at this time and wish I had loved the experience more but honestly it was HARD!
My second baby I wanted to do it differently and I Did!
Still looking for myself… I don’t even take pictures of myself anymore
Priorities change and so do you and it takes so much more effort and energy to bounce back to a new normal but we will get there mamas
I wouldn’t change him for the world though he’s my best friend. However I really miss me
I don’t regret having him, but still looking for myself…. I don’t take pictures of myself anymore
Hope I can get that spark back
I fear she’s gone forever
Postpartum is hard and definitely did not expect it to hit me like this
Some of these pictures are so heavily filtered and photo shopped that they were never their so called, old selves.
I know pregnancy changes the body in crazy ways, but can it *really* put weight in your nose? I’ve never heard that before, but given that it rearranges the d’y so much, maybe it can happen? It sure seems to have happened to this poor girl. I can’t imagine what it’s like to wake up and see a different person in the mirror. I think I’d be terrified!
Filters and makeup. While I know that childbirth and care is one of the most difficult thing a person can do, comparing people with makeup and filter to the same people without makeup and filters is BS and it's insulting to women. They're trying to make a point by using fake evidence when there is so much realy evidence out there.
Load More Replies...Childfree older woman here, and I admire moms so much, but so glad I passed on it. It is HARD work. Kudos to all those doing their best.
Me too. Seven younger siblings, I already changed enough nappies. One of my younger sisters literally cried for months when she found out not only was she having another, but she was having twins.
Load More Replies...The main difference between the before and after are filters and a full face of make up. What these mamas need is some time off to pamper themselves, but alas, that's a rarity with a newborn
Filters and makeup. While I know that childbirth and care is one of the most difficult thing a person can do, comparing people with makeup and filter to the same people without makeup and filters is BS and it's insulting to women. They're trying to make a point by using fake evidence when there is so much realy evidence out there.
Load More Replies...Childfree older woman here, and I admire moms so much, but so glad I passed on it. It is HARD work. Kudos to all those doing their best.
Me too. Seven younger siblings, I already changed enough nappies. One of my younger sisters literally cried for months when she found out not only was she having another, but she was having twins.
Load More Replies...The main difference between the before and after are filters and a full face of make up. What these mamas need is some time off to pamper themselves, but alas, that's a rarity with a newborn
