Like many new moms, Anastasia Aligiannis **ticed
That things changed after giving birth to her baby boy. She felt like she had
become completely invisible and to
Prove her point, she took out one of her earrings.
It took seven months before anyone **ticed
That she was only wearing one earring, despite being surrounded by family and friends. "All those social interactions, and ** one ever looked me square in the face and **ticed," she shared on Facebook. "It sort of cemented to me
That as
a very busy mom of then two children under two who 'just stayed at home' or 'didn't work.' I had almost become
Invisible **t just to society, but to my family and friends, and really maybe even to myself."
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Anastasia explained
That even conversations over the phone followed a similar pattern: people asking how her children and husband are but never following up with asking about her. "I guess people figured if the people it was my responsibility to care for were OK, then I must be," she wrote.
Although many new moms can relate and may even smile in recognition, Anastasia made it clear
That the point of her post wasn't to be funny but instead to send a message. "If today you are feeling overwhelmed,
Invisible or like you don't matter, you do. You are so important and are probably the cog
That keeps everything running smoothly," she wrote. "Keep up the good work, and if ** one else says it to you this week, k**w
That you are invaluable in the work you do and your sacrifices do **t go un**ticed."
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