I’ve lost all my friends

Honestly, I don’t really know why I’m posting this. I think I just want to get it off my chest. Since having my baby and going on maternity leave I’ve lost all of my friends and feel completely isolated. It’s made me realise I don’t think they were ever truly my friends and that the only reason I was friends with them was because of the effort that I put in. It’s obviously really hard to find time when you have a baby, but I feel like I’m the only one making arrangements with them, but I see them on instagram out together all the time. I feel like I’m being punished for being at a different stage of my life. The only people I see are my mum and my partner and it’s so lonely. Is it time for me to cut ties? Because trying to remain their friend is breaking my heart every day.

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Yes! Get some new friends with children ❤️

They’re just at a different phase in life, it happens. Definitely find yourself some mum friends tho if you’re struggling :)

I'm sorry you are going through this, postpartum can be really isolating. How old is your baby? Please feel free to message me if you would like someone to talk to that understands this phase of life, I am also from preston x

Hi, so sorry to hear that. I personally have found it easier to just accept that they are not your friends. Its hard, but new people will come in your life. I have also been lonely, but what has really helped has to see the positive of becoming a mum, and soaking up all that family time, cause thats whats important. Try and do things for yourself too, going on selfcare dates, picking up a new hobby etc... Its a good step to admit it xx

Go to some mother baby events, like mum baby yoga, so much mums feel this way!!

Hey, I’m not due until April but if you need a fellow mum friend my inbox is always open 🥺x

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