Just a question is it American culture to want to do everything on your own? Do you not share the principle of it takes a village? I'm asking because in African culture a new mom has someone stay with them ( someone whose had a baby) your mom, sister, aunt, a cousin anyone who will help you with the house and the baby till you have a set routine for the baby and household. Why is it so hard to ask for help? Why do you shut your village out? I'm just curious?
2026-10-29 15:43:28
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McKenley May :
This made me ugly cry. ❤️
2026-10-29 22:34:24
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WildBerry :
I never ask. But after several months with a baby with colic, I finally did. I was at the brink of diaster. I got a no… It’s been 11 years since and it still hurts badly to think about.
2026-10-29 17:32:38
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Stephanie Sparks :
This brought tears to my eyes. You’re blessed to have such a woman in your life. ❤️
2026-10-29 19:10:19
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Shelby Ann :
Is Donna for hire? Everyone needs a Donna 🥰
2026-10-29 23:15:48
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Tabatha 🤍 :
((Hugs)) I need this book 😢
2026-10-30 22:23:37
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Patriotic NeNe :
You may not know how many wonderful souls that you have helped by posting this!!! Great job!!!
congratulations on your family!!!
2026-10-29 19:21:44
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Susan McB :
I asked 2 times, that’s it, one from my mother and one from mil. Both didn’t want to help. My husband and I were a great team but the recovery period is rough. There was no compassion just criticism and judgment. I’ll be there for my daughters.
2026-10-29 19:07:31
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The Moore’s :
Oh didn’t expect this to make me cry 😭
2026-10-30 12:10:58
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TC❌ :
My son is turning 13 in January- I’m reading this crying. This was me - I did it alone….
2026-11-01 02:49:42
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Kathy Davis Hawkins :
Sis I’m right outside of Tampa you need help reach out to me !!
2026-10-30 21:43:46
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idrinkwine57 :
I need this book.
2026-10-31 08:41:18
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RedMclaren💜 :
Just got my copy delivered 20 minutes ago
2026-10-31 02:52:10
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Be brave :
🥺🥺yes! My first baby I needed help but there was no one for four months.
2026-10-30 03:53:04
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pinkyjessica84 :
Beautifully put it’s really hard emotional times take self care always x
2026-10-29 16:23:22
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itsjobojo :
Jeez I cried watching this 😭😭 wish I'd had someone like this 30 years ago while my first born cried for 16 hours a day ❤️
2026-11-01 04:34:26
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mel :
You are so lucky to have a MIL like that
2026-10-30 02:28:56
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Angie Foster :
That is an Awesome Mother in Law they just want to help! ❤️
2026-10-29 21:01:17
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Beverlythagirl :
I’m on these people job crying like I’m crazy… 😂😂😂😂!!! This was an amazing post God bless you and her…
2026-10-30 14:02:34
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Leah Louise :
this made me cry I have neve once asked for help in 10 years its been a struggle maybe I need to ask my family
2026-10-29 19:42:32
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GeenaBettina Hodges :
I'm probably as old as your mother in-law if not older & I had to do everything on my own too, after 4 babies, 4x C sections, and it was hard. I never asked for help either because I felt I'd be a failure if I did, that one thought is where we as a woman get it so wrong, asking for help is not a failure, you are tired, still recovering, babies don't come with a hand book and they are all different, some sleep and some don't and some cry 24/7 . IF you are a new mother and you are offered help, please accept it graciously and give yourself time to heal. These are the stories of experience that should be passed down from woman to woman throughout generations, that's how it once was and we need to bring it back.💗💞
2026-10-31 09:55:50
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Krista | Mom Wellness 🇨🇦 :
As a postpartum support worker/doula, I will definitely be taking this line and using it with every client I see from now on. Thank you for sharing 🥰
2026-10-30 21:31:11
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Allisa :
Am I a mom? No. Did I read this whole thing and cry? Yes
2026-10-30 03:17:04
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GramGram :
She was the angel you needed…
2026-10-29 18:40:19
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jules.mxx :
I went to my own daughter 11pm to 3/4 am in mornin so she could rest i had the baby for her for roughly 10 weeks I got up for work the next day new mums need help🩷🩷
2026-10-29 22:40:36
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