My in-laws keep commenting on how long my recovery is taking and comparing it to how quickly their daughters 'got back to normal,' and my husband doesn't defend me but also doesn't want me to cause family drama by speaking up.
More people experience this than they realize.
External judgment creates internal division when partners aren't united in protecting the healing process.
“Where Are You with Postpartum physical recovery?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.