""People have enormous amounts of shame around having any feelings that are different than the ones that they expected, or that they have heard about, or that they anticipated in any way.""
""Most people, when they have difficult or different feelings, stow those away and those become your own little secret.""
Mom guilt is deeply ingrained in motherhood, often starting at birth. When guilt turns into shame, especially regarding postpartum depression, it can hinder mothers from seeking help. Dr. Marianna Strongin notes that shame manifests unexpectedly, as seen in a patient who felt disconnected while breastfeeding. This disconnect often stems from a desire to escape. Many mothers experience shame for having feelings that differ from societal expectations, leading to isolation and secrecy about their struggles, particularly in the first year after childbirth.
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