Uche Ogbodo, a Nollywood actress, has urged mothers to prioritize their personal well-being and avoid losing themselves while caring for their families.

Sharing a video showcasing her transformed body, the actress wrote, “F*** dem kids. Mums invest in yourselves too. You deserve to look good.”

The hidden toll of motherhood

Ogbodo emphasized the emotional and physical challenges associated with motherhood.

She noted, “Sometimes, in the journey of motherhood, we lose ourselves. We give birth. We nurture. We sacrifice. We pour into our children and our husbands until there is nothing left for us.”

Providing constant care for others can result in body shaming, fatigue, and increased stress, affecting confidence and mental health.

The actress also cautioned that ignoring self-care can strain relationships.

“It begins to affect your relationship. Communication shifts. Intimacy weakens. Distance grows. And sometimes… he, the man you’ve sacrificed everything for, walks away,” she stated.

Embracing self-care and identity

Ogbodo emphasised that mothers should never lose their identity or sense of self-worth.

“Motherhood should not cost you your identity. It should not cost you your mental health. And it should not cost you your worth. You are still a woman. You are still beautiful. You are still deserving of care, healing, and softness. Take care of yourself, too. Pour it into yourself, too,” she advised.

She concluded with a message of empowerment: “Because when a woman is whole, she shines — not just for others, but for herself.”

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