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And I don't know how to get it back.

I became a mother, whilst unexpected and not wanted initially, it's wonderful. I've honestly never felt a love like it.

But, in all this.... I've become Mama or Mummy and I've lost me.

I took a myers Brigg personality test and even though consistently always had the same.... I'm now different. Again consistently.

I also... I have this strange feeling in terms of my sexuality. I was always sexual. I never had high confidence but felt sexy often. Knew people were attracted to me.

But now, I just can't accept that someone might. I'm utterly convinced they won't. And it isn't a body image thing. My body did something amazing and I love my body for it.

I've even tried shaping up and lost a fair bit of weight. But it's still there. It's mental. Not physical.

Being a mother is so unsexual that I just don't think people find me sexy. But I want them to. I want to find me. I want to find my sexuality. I want to learn who I am again.

I just don't know how.
BananaBrown · 41-45, F
Being a mom and trying to keep or find your own identity, is not something that comes easy for most women (from my experience and conversations with other moms). Especially new or young mothers. There is a lot guilt and stigma that surrounds being a mother while also trying to be your own person. Being a mother is equally the hardest and best job I have ever had. I can honestly say that I would never trade it for anything. BUT, there have been many tears shed and much internal struggle and soul searching. There are parts of me that have changed entirely since becoming a mom, and there are parts of me that I’ve since discovered, that I never even knew existed. I can’t tell you how to think or feel, all I can do is to say that you are not alone, and to offer you a little advice.
Take time for you. I know that’s not easy, and sometimes it’s just impossible, but when the opportunity comes for even an hour alone and away from your kids, take it. Find an old hobby or a new passion, and put your whole self into it. It is OKAY to not think about your children for a little bit. That doesn’t make you selfish, it doesn’t make you a bad person, and it certainly doesn’t make you a bad mother. In fact, it will make you feel more complete, and your kids/family will pick up on that positive change in you.

And by the way, if being a mother is the reason someone doesn’t find you sexy, then you’re better off without their dumb ass. ;)
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@BananaBrown thank you. Just knowing I'm not alone helps I think.

That others have or are going through it and that maybe just maybe I'm not strange for feeling lost and unsexy.
SW-User
Yep, yep. It'll come back. You're not just a mum
SW-User
@FindingMyselfAgain give yourself time. Took me 2 years and I'm still not over it.
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@SW-User can I privately message you?
SW-User
SW-User
Being a mother is unsexual? What are you... a dude?
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@SW-User I am not a dude, no😂. Just how I feel 🤷‍♂️
SW-User
@FindingMyselfAgain Someone isn't sexy because of what they do. I can't ever imagine how motherhood would make a woman less sexy.

Sexy is a smile. Sexy is a laugh. Sexy is loving of just just a man but of children too. A teacher is a "mom" for 20 kids and there are plenty of "hot for teacher memes."

MILFs?

I don't understand why you would feel that the act of motherhood diminishes your sexuality. Yes... a shirt with burp juice on it isn't sexy but I've worn the same shirt.

Sorry for the rant but it is just an odd statement to say.
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@SW-User Well I've sadly met and spoken with quite a few people who say the same odd statement.
TheCatBites · 26-30, F
TheCatBites · 26-30, F
@FindingMyselfAgain I understand a lot of what you said. Hang in there 🤗
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@TheCatBites thank you. Have you gone through it too?
TheCatBites · 26-30, F
@FindingMyselfAgain Yes I’m a mum of two toddlers ♥️
Nicholas · 36-40, M
Happy to help
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@Nicholas curious. Continue please.
SW-User
@FindingMyselfAgain he'll ask for nudes
FindingMyselfAgain · 31-35, F
@SW-User thanks for the warning 😊

 
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