My baby is three weeks old and I feel nothing when I look at her and everyone keeps asking if I am in love yet and I just smile and nod but inside I am terrified something is broken in me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between societal expectations of instant maternal love and the reality of gradual attachment is creating shame and fear about her capacity to mother.
“Where Are You with The newborn phase — survival and attachment?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.