Tennis star Serena Williams pens down emotional message most working mothers will relate to

Ace tennis player and 23 times grand slam winner Serena Williams is a ground breaker in many ways. From her dedicated attitude towards her career to feminist ideals, the sportswoman has been continuously raising her game and inspiring women worldwide.

Ever since the birth of her first child, Olympia, who turned 1 in September 2018, the star has become an inspiration to mothers worldwide. The star has been extremely vocal and real about the joys and difficulties motherhood brings along, such as the one she pointed out in her most recent post

Serena went on to post an inspiration photo, where she can be seen holding her daughter while she works out and prepares for her match. The post read, “As I head into next year it’s not about what we can do it’s what we MUST do as working moms and working dads. Anything is possible. I am getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama’s love. So if it means warming up and stretching while holding my baby that’s what #thismama will do. My fellow moms and dads working- or stay home it’s equally as intense- but you inspire me. Hearing your stories makes me know I can do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This year is to you! What are some things you had to do while working? #thismama #thisdaddy”

From experiencing complications during childbirth to feeling the infamous parent guilt, she has been very vocal about her life. She was emotional as she missed seeing Olympia take her first steps. She even donned her now famous and much-debated catsuit as a tribute. Speaking about the same, she said, “It feels like this suit represents all the women that have been through a lot mentally, physically, with their body to come back and have confidence and to believe in themselves."

Like any mother, she also faced challenges where she questioned her motherly instincts. She was worried that he work commitments were not letting her spend much time with her daughter. She stressed the point about finding the right balance, calling working parents heroes.

The star was also one of the celebs who openly spoke about her struggle with postpartum depression. She received support from all around, fellow celeb mothers and fans who look up to her.

Sharing posts with #thismama hashtag, Serena Williams also said she is inspired by other parents who strike a balance between their job and family. She also encouraged other mothers to share their stories with her.

Closer home, tennis star Sania Mirza, who recently embraced motherhood and gave birth to baby boy Izhaan has been sharing details about getting back to the field with #mamahustles.