When My Pregnancy Was Minimized and One Unexpected Voice Finally Spoke Up

A Long Night of Quiet Thoughts
That night, sleep did not come easily. I lay on my back, staring at the ceiling, listening to the steady breathing of my husband beside me. The baby moved gently inside me, a soft reminder that I was not alone, even if I felt that way.

I thought about how often women are expected to endure without complaint. To carry physical strain, emotional labor, and unspoken expectations, all while being told it is nothing special. I wondered if anyone truly saw what pregnancy demanded. Not just physically, but emotionally.