Do you feel invisible to many since you’ve become a mum?

I’m referring to the first couple years specifically (as that’s where I’m at in my journey). I’ve felt so invisible to all around me - my friends, family, colleagues etc (I’m single so no partner anyhow). I’m wondering if this happens to others and what your experiences are if you’d like to share. The question is: have you felt invisible to many since becoming a mum?

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lol I was literally talking to my friend about this today especially my husbands family they’re lovely and so supportive and helpful but it’s clear no one really cares about me and only their grandchild 🤣 love that for my baby though. I feel like when we become mums we’re like the side characters now 😭

@Cerys that’s exactly it for me too. It’s all about my boy for a few family members (likewise, that’s great!) but zero care for me (or even a message asking how I am) when I’m still expected to check in and care for everyone around me.

None of my friends have children, so they all kind of disappeared on me since I had my son. It sucks, and feels like a betrayal to me, but what can I do 🤷🏼‍♀️

@Alla I’ve had the same and am sorry you’ve gone through that too. I wish I knew what the answer was for you and I x

Yes can absolutely relate. The most I feel it is when my parents travel up to Scotland for a few days to see us and my brothers, and they literally walk through the door and say “where is our little boy?”, and don’t get me wrong I love how my mum loves my LO so much, it’s beautiful knowing how we’re both just as obsessed with him, but given that I don’t see her for months because of the travel distant it can be tough feeling invisible in instances like this xx

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