04/24/2026
I actually did have a village postpartum.
My mom and mother-in-law were with me that first month, and I’m so grateful for that. Those early days? I needed them.
But something I didn’t expect…
was when I’d need support the most.
For me, it was month 5.
The newborn phase had passed.
Everyone had gone back to their routines. The check-ins slowed down.
But I was still adjusting. Still tired. Still trying to figure it all out.
And that’s the part I don’t think we talk about enough; support isn’t just about who shows up at the beginning.
It’s about who’s still there when life moves on… but you’re still in it.
Having a village doesn’t automatically mean you feel supported. Because support isn’t just presence,
it’s being understood, it’s timing, it’s knowing what you need (and sometimes not knowing how to ask for it).
I think a lot of us (moms and friends) are trying our best here. We just were never taught what showing up actually looks like in this season.
So I’m curious,
When did you need support the most postpartum? Was it the beginning… or later?
Follow along for more real conversations like this. We’re building the village that stays.
