Mom-shaming is at an all-time high and it’s sad to witness or be on the receiving end of it. Being a parent is one of the hardest responsibilities a person will ever have. We all need to spread love and encouragement instead of judging and criticizing.
Gabriel Union just had a daughter via surrogate and I was sad and angry that people turned this beautiful moment into something negative. I was brought to tears when I initially saw the picture because she has been open about the multiple miscarriages she’s had and I was truly happy that she was able to have her baby. I called my friend to tell her the good news as if I knew Gabriel personally.
It doesn’t matter how we parent, how we bring children into this world or what choices we make for our children as long as they are safe, healthy and happy.
If you don’t have something positive to say just refrain from saying anything at all. It’s really simple.
The truth is every parent and situation is different. Unless you are walking in that person’s exact shoes you really don’t know what they are going through. Every child is different and their parents know what is best for them. Unless a child is in some kind of danger I’ve learned to keep quiet when it comes to voicing my personal opinion about a parenting style or choice.
Also, please don’t mock or question moms that have to use alternative routes to have a baby. C-sections are a medical necessity that can literally save the baby and the mom’s life. Every mom just can’t have a baby naturally and that is okay. We have the privilege of living in a world with many options and they should all be celebrated.
Let’s use this as a learning lesson to do better in the future. Love and uplift each other because you never know someone’s true story or what they are going through.
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