Many new parents hesitate to say they’re struggling because, on paper, they have support. They have a partner. They have family nearby. They have friends checking in. And yet, they still feel overwhelmed, lonely, or depleted. When this happens, people often assume something is wrong with them, that they should be coping better, feeling more grateful, or asking more clearly for what they need. Often, the issue isn’t a lack of support, but a mismatch in the type of suppor