Mom’s Honest Post Highlights The ‘Dark Sides Of Motherhood And Pregnancy’

Alexandra, a mom to two sons who are 18 months old and 5-and-a-half months old, posted a photo on Instagram on Jan. 12 of the “tiger stripes” on her stomach. In her caption, she wrote that it took her 18 months “to finally feel beautiful” in her own skin. She also noted that no one prepared her for the mental, physical and emotional changes she experienced after having kids. With her post, Alexandra reminded moms with similar feelings that they’re not alone.