Serena Williams Admits She Is Struggling w/ Postpartum

Serena Williams & daughter

Serena Williams Is Struggling w/ Postpartum: I Just Was In A Funk

Serena Williams is dealing with postpartum and is being transparent about it. This week, the 36-year-old tennis champ, who has a 11-month-old daughter, took to social media to admit that she’s been in a ‘funk’. She writes,

Last week was not easy for me. Not only was I accepting some tough personal stuff, but I just was in a funk. Mostly, I felt like I was not a good mom.

I read several articles that said postpartum emotions can last up to 3 years if not dealt with. I like communication best. Talking things through with my mom, my sisters, my friends let me know that my feelings are totally normal.

It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby.

We have all been there. I work a lot, I train, and I’m trying to be the best athlete I can be.

She continues,

However, that means although I have been with her every day of her life, I’m not around as much as I would like to be. Most of you moms deal with the same thing. Whether stay-at-home or working, finding that balance with kids is a true art. You are the true heroes.

I’m here to say: if you are having a rough day or week–it’s ok–I am, too!!! There’s always tomm!

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