Bharti Singh claps back at trolls criticising her for resuming work 12 days after delivery: ‘Uncle log the saare’; psychotherapist weighs in

Concurring with Bharti Singh, Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, energy healer, and life coach, said that indeed, a fulfilled mother is a better mother.

“Motherhood is not martyrdom. It is not the erasure of dreams. And when women are forced to give up their passion, their purpose, their joy – the child doesn’t benefit. The family doesn’t thrive. What grows instead is silent resentment, burnout, and a woman who feels like a shadow of her former self. Bharti’s happiness in returning to work is not rebellion. It is a regulation. It is her way of staying emotionally alive, which directly nourishes her child. Add to that her strong support system at home, and what you have is not neglect, but balance,” stressed Delnna.

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Why does it matter?

The emotional quality of parenting is far more important than the sheer quantity of hours. “A mother who spends 12 resentful hours at home is less emotionally available than one who spends 3 hours fully present, joyful, and engaged,” said Delnna.

Practical shifts for women and families

*Redefine “good motherhood”. It’s not about sacrificing yourself to exhaustion. It’s about being attuned, kind, and emotionally present -and that starts with you being whole.
*Create shared responsibility. Raising a child is not a one-woman job. Fathers, grandparents, friends, and caregivers are part of the village. Involve them without guilt.
*Protect identity beyond “mom.” Read, work, create, build. Your child benefits from seeing you live a full and authentic life.

*Listen to your body and mind. If work energises you, it’s a form of self-care. If it drains you, pause. There’s no single formula. The only “right” way is the one aligned with your truth.

*Normalise choice. Whether a woman returns in 12 days or 12 years, neither is superior. “What matters is consent, alignment, and emotional health,” said Delnna.

Because when a woman chooses herself, she is not abandoning her family. “She is showing them what strength truly looks like,” shared Delnna.

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