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Katarzeee, whose name is Samanta, has added a little addition to the family. In the interview, she revealed what was the hardest thing for her at the beginning of motherhood, but also when she will return to her job as a tattoo artist.
1. Hi, to start with a classic question. How are you doing right now? How are you and your family doing?
Ahoooj! Honestly, I'm doing great. We are currently very happy with our little Astrid and enjoying every little thing and every single day to the fullest.
2. How has your life changed since having a baby?
Fuh, it has changed in many ways, but I wouldn't say it has changed drastically. I'm still me, I do the things I did before, I just have a little partner, hehe. I feel like my life is more fulfilled now. I can't imagine life without her - what did I do all day for the Lord?
3. How do you rate being a mom at a young age?
For me, being a young mom is a huge plus. Also in terms of postpartum recovery and waking up at night. I still have energy and it's not a problem for me to wake up at night. And I also think a young parent adapts to the "change" faster. I honestly can't imagine having a baby at thirty, for example.
4. Is it difficult to combine creating content on social networks with taking care of a baby? What are your best tips for maintaining a work-life balance?
Well, sometimes it can be hard. Creating content while a little person is screaming at you and asking for attention (laughs). Luckily, I have a husband and family who help me with this too. If I need to film undisturbed, thanks to them, I have the opportunity. And I maintain the balance by working during the week, plus taking care of the little one, and on the weekend I try to take complete time off from work. And on the weekends, when my husband doesn't get up for work, he gets up for the little one.
5. You've talked publicly on your Instagram and YouTube about going through a difficult psychological period after giving birth. Can you describe to us what was the hardest for you and what helped you the most?
The hardest thing was to feel like you didn't want your child. During the worst days of postpartum depression, I started to reject my little one, she really bothered me... That was the worst part of it all in retrospect. And the family that helped me get out of these states the most was my family, who took care of Astrid during the worst period, for which I am incredibly grateful.
6. In some of your Instagram stories, you responded to very unpleasant messages. What is your experience with this? Did you feel more support or criticism from people?
A person gets used to the hate over time and can detach themselves from it. That's my case too. I always tell myself that the person is talking about themselves. Because people who feel the need to talk badly about others only have a problem with themselves. I have an awful lot of people on my profile who support me and write me nice messages, and that's why I do it. Compared to them, haters are just a handful of unhappy people.
7. How do you deal with public pressure and various expectations regarding motherhood?
The only pressure I take seriously is the pressure I put on myself to be the best mother I can be. If the public has expectations, let them apply them to themselves or their own children. I don't like it when one mother doesn't respect another mother in how she raises her children or what her views are on raising children and motherhood.
8. Let's move on to another topic. What's it like to be in the saddle again?
Oh, it's beautiful. Unfortunately, after a while I found out that riding is causing me health problems, so I'm currently forced to stop riding again, which makes me incredibly angry and I'm very sad about it, because it's my only passion. But I believe that when I solve my health, because it's still in the first place, I'll get back in the saddle at least recreationally.
9. Do you also plan to introduce your daughter to riding?
I would be very happy if I could create a path and relationship for her to this beautiful sport. However, only as long as she enjoys it herself, I don't want to fulfill my dreams through her, haha. Of course, I will support her in anything.
10. What are your plans for the future, in terms of content on social networks and your development as a creator?
I've been trying to build my YouTube for a while now, although it's quite difficult in this TikTok era.
11. What are your plans for tattooing? Do you know when you'll return to tattooing?
Astrid is currently going through a period where she only wants mom, mom, and mom, and that's put my idea of returning to tattooing 2 kilometers away. But after this phase of hers, I would like to start my own studio. For now, I'm looking around for spaces and possibilities, but I know that when it comes down to it, it will be big!
12. Do you also receive interesting feedback from your followers that makes you feel that your content has a positive impact?
Yes, yes! That's the biggest reward for me when someone writes to me that I helped them. I always try to write back if my followers write something that I can help them with at least a little. For example, babies who have also gone through a miscarriage often write to me. It's an incredible feeling when they write to you after six months that they are expecting a rainbow baby and that you helped them through the worst.
13. Which collaboration are you currently enjoying the most and why?
I'm currently having a lot of fun collaborating on things for Astrid. This is what I value most about my job, that thanks to what I do, I can give Astrid so much.
14. How would you like to encourage and motivate young creators and mothers who are trying to find a balance between work, hobbies and taking care of their family?
I guess just by saying that everything is possible if you want it. Moreover, we women are superheroes and we manage the impossible every day. And also, don't forget that their child also has a father and taking care of the little person should be 50/50!
