When you become a mom

 When you become a mom, some friendships start to fade. Some drift quietly, others end in ways you didn’t see coming. And it hurts because you really thought they’d always be there. But the truth is, not every friendship is meant to survive every version of you.

Motherhood changes you. It shifts your priorities, your energy, your heart. You start craving connection that feels real people who get the sleepless nights, the mental load, the kind of love that shakes your whole world. Small talk doesn’t fill your soul anymore.

I’ve let go of friendships that couldn’t handle that change. I still wish them well. I still hold the memories close. But I don’t miss the version of myself I had to be to keep those friendships alive.

I’ve grown. I’ve softened. I’ve changed. And I’m proud of her. I wouldn’t go back

I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.