When I became a mother again five weeks ago, my heart was overflowing with love for my newborn son. Every sleepless night and every moment of exhaustion disappeared the instant I saw his little face. I thought my family would share in that joy, but soon, my mother-in-law began pressing for something I wasn’t comfortable with: she wanted me to stop breastfeeding so she could take my baby alone for an entire day.
At first, I tried to brush it off as overenthusiasm, but her insistence grew stronger. My husband sided with her, saying I was being unreasonable and “too attached.” The pressure made me question myself, yet deep inside, I knew I was simply protecting my child. A baby that young needs closeness, care, and above all, safety. Still, I felt worn down by constant arguments and began to doubt my instincts.
