will people think less of me if I go to therapy

When you are a mom, your first priority is your kids’ wellbeing. You may have other things going on in your life that are super important, but of course, your kids come first. Period.

So when something big happens in your life, it can throw you off track in a major way – and potentially affect your kids, too. The loss of a four-legged family member, a long-term relationship, or a person can be extremely tough, and grief manifests itself in the oddest ways. When you are trying to be the best parent you can be with grief on your shoulders, it can feel like you’re constantly treading water, trying not to sink.