I breastfed for 18 months and loved the closeness but also felt like my body wasn't my own, and admitting that feels like betraying something sacred.
More people experience this than they realize.
The physical intimacy of nursing can simultaneously feel profound and claustrophobic, creating conflicted emotions about a culturally idealized experience.
“Where Are You with Women's Health & Life Stages?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.