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Mental health is something that needs to be discussed more frequently; we're figuring this out every day. But what about the mental health of moms? That's like a whole other way of thinking. There’s so much trauma that your body endures while bringing a new life into the world and we’re expected to just go back to our normal routine pre-pregnancy? How does that make any sense? Lol. We need time, space, and proper healing. Mother’s are strong, no doubt about it, but our super powers often are overlooked. Which is why this month we are focusing on Mental Fortitude.

So, what is Mental Fortitude? 

Dictionary Definition: Also known as “mental toughness”; mental strength in facing difficulty, adversity, danger, or temptation courageously. 

Art Mom project Definition: A vital (and most of the time instinctual) mindset that all moms must have to survive motherhood. It’s apart of what makes us resilient and amazing super-women.

It is up to us to make sure that we are taking care of ourselves. We have so much at stake; it’s not just about us anymore. Although postpartum depression is real, so is that new baby looking up to you for guidance. You have to be strong! Even if that means holding in your cries until baby is sleep. Or being able to go breathe and write down your feelings when you are able to receive that helping hand you’ve been waiting for. 

Mom life is super demanding, but we make it work because we have to. Who else is tired of hearing, “how do you do it???!” *raises hand*

So how are you doing it? How have you built mental fortitude? What helps you take on the day?