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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.

#1

Before and after photos of a mom showing changes in energy and appearance after giving birth in a motherhood transformation series.

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

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    #2

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in their bodies and losing their spark after giving birth.

    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 )

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    #3

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in appearance after giving birth and losing their spark in natural settings.

    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

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    #4

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in appearance and energy after giving birth and motherhood challenges.

    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!

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    #5

    Side-by-side photos of a mom before and after giving birth, highlighting changes in appearance and energy levels.

    Still looking for myself… I don’t even take pictures of myself anymore

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    #6

    Side-by-side photos of a mom before and after giving birth showing change and losing their spark.

    She’s long gone

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    #7

    Before and after photos of a mom showing the changes and emotional journey after giving birth and losing their spark.

    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

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    #9

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in appearance and energy after giving birth and losing their spark.

    I wouldn’t change him for the world though he’s my best friend. However I really miss me

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    Mike F
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The pic on the left looks like a 16-17 year old. The pic on the right looks like an adult woman. Nothing wrong with that in the least.

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    #10

    Side-by-side photos of a mom before and after giving birth showing changes and losing their spark in daily life.

    Don’t get me wrong.I love my kids so much, but sometimes I miss my old self

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    Magna Linnevers
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks more put-together in the “after” pic.

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    #12

    Before and after giving birth photos showing moms sharing their experiences of losing their spark and motherhood changes.

    Im blessed to have my son, but I miss my old self sometimes

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    #13

    Side-by-side photos of a mom before and after giving birth showing changes and losing their spark postpartum.

    Miss my old features

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Full face of makeup vs none at all (and a lot less sleep)

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    #14

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in appearance and lifestyle after giving birth and losing their spark.

    I don’t regret having him, but still looking for myself…. I don’t take pictures of myself anymore

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    Jo Murphy
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a lot of ways to take a selfie. All done up and processed is only one...

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    #15

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes in appearance after giving birth and losing their spark.

    Hope I can get that spark back

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    MalP
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    your spark will be bright again!

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    #16

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes after giving birth and the challenges of losing their spark.

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    Eri J
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing that looks different here is no makeup on the right.

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    #17

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes after giving birth and the emotional toll of motherhood.

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    #18

    Before and after giving birth photos showing changes in moms losing their spark and emotional transformation.

    I fear she’s gone forever

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    #20

    Side-by-side photos of a mom before and after giving birth showing changes and losing their spark postpartum.

    Postpartum is hard and definitely did not expect it to hit me like this

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    #21

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes and losing their spark after giving birth and motherhood.

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    ohjojo (you/your's)
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    6 months ago

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    #22

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes after giving birth and her experience with losing their spark.

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    #23

    Before and after giving birth photos showing moms sharing their experiences and changes after losing their spark.

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    #24

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes in appearance and spark after giving birth and losing weight.

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    Kat Alison
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What on earth does she have in her top in the after pic?

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    Before and after photos of moms showing changes in appearance after giving birth and losing their spark.

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    #26

    Before and after photos of moms showing changes after giving birth and losing their spark with a baby in the second photo.

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    Featherytoad
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these pictures are so heavily filtered and photo shopped that they were never their so called, old selves.

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    #27

    Two moms share before and after birth selfies showing changes, illustrating the impact of giving birth and losing their spark.

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    Binky Melnik
    Community Member
    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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!

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    #29

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes and emotions after giving birth and losing their spark.

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    Featherytoad
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    6 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks fine in the second photo.

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    #30

    Before and after photos of a mom showing changes in appearance and expression after giving birth and losing their spark.

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    6 months ago

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