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Comedian's real mum photo is so relatable

In an age where motherhood isn’t always represented truthfully on social media, American comedian and actress Colleen Ballinger is giving fans a healthy dose of reality.

The 32-year-old is being praised for sharing a very real look at her post-partum life after posting a photo of herself in a stained top.

Standing in front of a bathroom mirror, she points out things like “baby barf”, “leaking milk” and “baby pee” as well as the dirty dishes she hasn’t had a chance to clean up.

Colleen Ballinger has been praised by fans for sharing the realities of being a new mum on social media. Photo: Colleen Ballinger/Twitter
Colleen Ballinger has been praised by fans for sharing the realities of being a new mum on social media. Photo: Colleen Ballinger/Twitter

“I see a lot of moms online who portray a perfect, easy lifestyle,” she wrote, “But this is a more realistic version of what motherhood looks like.”

“I wish more people would show their reality instead of the most perfect version of themselves online. Cuz the messy stuff is beautiful too (sic).”

Naturally her fans were thrilled to see her keeping it real and reminding others not to be worried about their day-today lives being worlds away from what they see on Instagram.

“This is why I respect you so much,” gushed one fan.

“I think it’s so cool that you shared the real side of your pregnancy and now motherhood with us it’s so fascination and it’s something I wish more people did!! Also you still look beautiful even with baby barf all over you,” another commented.

“You forgot the hair that probably hasn’t been brushed, let alone washed in days. That was always my favourite part of being a new mum lol,” joked another.

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