Julie Ryder
Thank you, Lily, for this and for the workshop. It has been, and is challenging, for me to embrace my new mama body and self. What you said at the workshop about taking the adequate time and letting go of societal expectations of “bouncing back” was what I needed to hear. After leaving the workshop I was finally able to mourn, if you will, my old self and begin to embrace more fully my mama self. I know my old self is in there, strong, but I can give her a break while I nurture my new self and find ways to bring the two together in time. Thanks for sharing your grace.