Breastfeeding Hurts

I just read this Globe and Mail article "I Despise Breastfeeding" from earlier this week.

My massage therapist mentioned it to me last night as she was trying desperately to work out the kinks in my neck and back that come from breastfeeding. She has a 6 month old and knows exactly where it will be hurting me - she doesn't even ask. She also knows how I struggled to make breastfeeding work with Alex. She is a great massage therapist, but it is also wonderful that we can commiserate during the session. We understand each other completely. It is a great release in more ways than one.

The article resonated with me. It takes courage to talk about something so openly. To admit that you are struggling with something that you expect to be so natural and easy. To admit the frustration and resentment one can feel toward your baby. So few woman say these things out loud - and frankly most people don't want to hear it. I think if more of us were brave enough to talk honestly about these things it would make it easier for all of us - because we would know that these feelings and challenges are normal. Thank you Linda.