Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo advises mothers not to lose themselves in motherhood, emphasizing self-care, mental health, and maintaining personal identity
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared advice for mothers, emphasizing that they should not lose themselves while raising a family.
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Speaking on her Instagram page, Ogbodo highlighted the emotional and physical toll motherhood can take on women.
She noted that many mothers sacrifice their own needs, focusing entirely on their children and partners, sometimes at the cost of their relationships and personal well-being.
“Sometimes, in the journey of motherhood, we lose ourselves. We give birth. We nurture. We sacrifice… until there is nothing left for us. It begins to affect your relationship. Communication shifts. Intimacy weakens. Distance grows. And sometimes… he, the man you’ve sacrificed everything for, walks away,” she wrote.
Ogbodo urged mothers to embrace self-care, maintain their health, and preserve their identity.
She emphasized that women deserve healing, attention, and softness, even while fulfilling their roles as mothers.
“Motherhood should not cost you your identity. It should not cost you your mental health. And it should not cost you your worth. You are still a woman. You are still beautiful. You are still deserving of care, healing, and softness. Take care of yourself, too… because when a woman is whole, she shines — not just for others, but for herself,” she added.
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Her message resonates with mothers balancing family responsibilities while seeking to maintain their personal growth and well-being.
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