Motherhood was supposed to be a joyful, shared experience — but for me, it feels isolating and overwhelming. As a new mom, I’m exhausted physically and emotionally, and the lack of support from my parents makes everything so much harder. I thought they’d be there to guide me, to offer comfort, or at least to check in — but there’s been silence. And that silence feels like abandonment.

There are moments when I cry alone while holding my baby, feeling like no one sees what I’m going through. I long for someone to say, “You’re doing great,” or just help with little things so I can breathe. Instead, I’m navigating sleepless nights, self-doubt, and emotional overload without the people I thought would stand by me the most.

Sometimes I wonder if I did something wrong or if this is just how things are now. I know I’m strong and doing my best for my child, but that doesn’t erase the ache of feeling forgotten. What hurts the most is that this phase — which is already so difficult — feels even heavier because of the emotional distance from my own parents.