You and your partner have just welcomed a baby. You couldn’t be happier about your new addition. Yet at the same time, you can feel your relationship growing distant.
Life transitions include any significant shift, like career changes, relationship milestones, relocations, or health challenges. These moments disrupt the familiar patterns that once provided comfort and predictability.
When someone you love dies, the world understands your grief. People send flowers, bring casseroles, and give you space to mourn. But what happens when your loss doesn’t come with a funeral?
It’s one of the most confusing paradoxes of relationships: being physically present with your partner yet feeling profoundly alone. You share a home, maybe even a bed, but somehow you’re emotionally worlds apart.
The arrival of a new baby is often described as one of life’s greatest joys. Yet for many mothers, the postpartum period brings unexpected emotional challenges that feel overwhelming and isolating.