We all know Rupali Ganguly as the powerhouse actress behind Anupamaa. We have always seen her as a confident woman on screen. But recently, she shared something that every woman will agree with. She stopped looking in the mirror after becoming a mother.

The woman who has been in front of cameras for years couldn’t see her own reflection after the physical changes she went through becoming a mom.

The Woman Behind A Mother

Motherhood changes everything. We have heard this from so many but we realised only when we went through it.

Rupali spoke about her weight gain and how she began to feel uncomfortable with her own skin. She simply didn’t like to see herself in the mirror.

And we know many moms out there have felt the same? You give your time and your energy to this tiny human who depends on you for everything. In all this, your own needs are pushed aside. The weight, the stretch marks get overwhelming after a point.

And then we have our society to worsen it. Everywhere you scroll social media, you see celebrity moms who bounce back in weeks. And you can’t help but ask yourself, “Why don’t I look like that?”

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The Mirror Becomes Your Enemy

Rupali mentioned how she felt dejected every time she looked in the mirror. She had lost the glamour, the figure and the old version of herself.

And that’s so relatable. Many mothers avoid photos, skip gatherings, or stop dressing up because they feel they don’t look good anymore.

Motherhood can sometimes make women feel invisible. You’re no longer seen as you, but only as someone’s mom.

Rupali Put Her Son First

What Rupali did next is something most moms will understand. She put her entire focus on her son. Her career took a backseat and self-care was nowhere on the list.

And that’s okay. That’s what many mothers do. But when you stop prioritizing yourself for too long, it gets easy to lose touch with the person you once were. Rupali admitted she lived in that space for years.

How Anupamaa Changed Everything

Then came her big break - Anupamaa. The role reflected her own struggles. Just like Anupamaa, Rupali was a woman rediscovering herself after years of sacrifice.

She slowly gained back her confidence. The love from the audience helped her gain her confidence back.

Message To All MOMs

• It’s okay if you don’t bounce back. Motherhood is not a race. Your body just did something incredible; give it time.
• A mirror only shows your outside. Only you know the patience and love you have within.
• Many moms put themselves last. Just remember to find your way back eventually.
• Don’t compare your story with anyone's.

Dear Moms, Your worth cannot be measured by your waistline. You are beautiful and hats off to you for the way you show up every single day, for your children and for yourself.