Mean Girl Mentality of Pumping
What is a “Mean Girl”
Ways in which some girls firm cliques, climb the social ladder, and use relational aggression to bully and control others.
Designed to harm the social relationships and status of an individual and aim to make you look bad to others.
Types of “Mean Girl” Behavior
Cyber bullying
Gossiping
Harassment
Intimidation
Ostracizing
Verbal insults
How to deal with it
Project confidence
Recognize what you can control
Stand up for yourself
Continue to work hard
Disengage from the conversation
Report the behavior
Health ways to cope
Exercising
Nature walks
Having a hobby
Journaling
Practicing mindfulness
Volunteering
Finding a new circle of people
Remember:
Always do what is best for you
Find your voice so you can find your peace
Your journey is yours and may look different than others
Someone else’s unsolicited thoughts about your pumping journey is not your problem
I know I shouldn’t even have to create a post like this, but unfortunately, mean girls do exist in the lactation space and I hope that this helps you when it comes to coming in contact with them.
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