Ruth Lee suffered from postpartum depression and severe body image disorders after a traumatic birth experience. And did something that not only helped her but also opened the eyes of many other mothers around the world!
After the birth of her first daughter Presley in November 2016, Ruth Lee was far from exuberant feelings of happiness or pure motherhood. On the contrary, because after a traumatic delivery, she suffered from postpartum depression and severe body image disorders. And for these reasons, she decided to take an incredibly bold step: she posted a picture of her stomach on Instagram. The deep caesarean section scar, torn tissue, stretch marks – everything was now visible to the whole world, nothing was embellished.
"The pregnancy and the birth of my little girl were probably the most unbelievable and breathtaking events that I was allowed to take part in," wrote Ruth under the picture and added that she always wanted to be a mother. "When it really happened, it was incredibly difficult to understand. Pregnancy and babies, these issues are perfectly normal. And everywhere. But when it's YOUR body and YOUR baby, everything suddenly changes and nothing is comparable. You really feel yourself as if everything were a miracle. And yes, it is. "
Ruth Lee lives with her husband and the now 5 month old Presley in St. George, Utah, and has not regretted her posting for a single second. She wants to encourage other women who feel the same way and show the whole world that motherly love, care and the "greatest happiness on earth" are not always a matter of course. Sometimes you have to wait – and fight. A fight that is more than worth it. <3
source: Ruth Lee on Instagram
This article originally appeared on Eltern.de.