The YouTube channel 'Enjoy Couple', run by Son Min-soo and Im Ra-ra, recently uploaded a video titled 'Tears Flow as Mom Takes Her First Day Off Postpartum! Dad's Solo Twin Care Adventure! Where Did Mom Go?!'.
In the video, Im Ra-ra takes her first solo outing since giving birth to twins, but she is overwhelmed with guilt and sheds tears, sharing her complex emotions as a new mom.
Before leaving, Im Ra-ra hesitated to step out, holding her babies close. Son Min-soo encouraged her to enjoy her time away, volunteering to take on the full responsibility of caring for the twins. However, Im Ra-ra confessed, "Being apart makes me feel guilty and I miss them," expressing her emotional turmoil.
Ultimately, Im Ra-ra admitted that hormonal changes were affecting her mood, leading to tears. With Son Min-soo's reassurance that "a happy mom is good for the kids," she decided to treat herself to a day of self-care.
During her outing, Im Ra-ra met with a friend for a meal, candidly sharing her realistic concerns. At 37, she mentioned that her age is considered average for late motherhood, discussing the gradual physical aging and slower recovery process.
She also expressed a deep dilemma about the inevitable career break women face when choosing marriage and childbirth after establishing a social foundation.
Im Ra-ra shared, "The love for my children makes me want to be directly involved in their upbringing, but that inevitably leads to a 1-2 year career gap," voicing the challenges of balancing work and family.
Additionally, she offered sincere advice on a friend's relationship issues, emphasizing that marriage and dating are not mandatory. Im Ra-ra stated, "Understanding one's true self and tendencies through relationships is important," and stressed that there's no need to maintain a relationship at the cost of unhappiness. After her brief outing, Im Ra-ra felt rejuvenated, expressing, "The first rest in our new home is incredibly blissful," appreciating the rare moment of relaxation.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr