Currently, on EastEnders, Lily Slater is fighting an uphill battle with motherhood. Raising a child is not easy for anyone at any age. So one can only imagine what a scary feat it must be for a teen mom. That’s exactly what Lily is facing on the BBC One soap. She recently gave birth to her baby daughter Charli and is now struggling to keep up with mommy duties. Even though she has a string of supporters rallying around her every now and then, she still feels like she is lacking and falling behind. Thankfully, her nan, Jean, had some words of wisdom for the young mom. But will they be enough to get Lily by?
From the moment Charli was born, Lily is realizing that bringing up a baby is not as easy as she may have though earlier on EastEnders. From making rookie mistakes to feeling exhausted and wanting to give up, Lily is all over the place. Her mom Stacey Slater is trying her bets to be as supportive and helpful as she can. Yet, everything looks daunting and impossible to Lily as of now. In the recent episode, Lily took Charli out with Jean.
EastEnders: Jean Helps Lily Navigate Motherhood
The grandmother and granddaughter had a heart-to-heart conversation about Lily’s struggles with motherhood. The teen mom admitted that she feels like she is failing as a mother. Moreover, just as Charli began crying, Lily became even more overwhelmed and lost. Jean then rose up to her help and gently guided her what to do and how to handle Charli. Unlike Stacey, who was wanting to take control completely. All the more making Lily feel less of a mom.
Jean then went on to assure Lily that it takes everyone a little time to get used to motherhood. Not feeling too motivated, Lily confessed to Jean that she fears Charli will love Stacey more on EastEnders. This completely caught her nan off-guard. Thus, she comforted her granddaughter not to think that way. She reminded Lily that even she and Stacey have made mistakes as mothers over the years. Jean’s encouraging words did bring a smile on Lily’s face. But something tells us that Lily’s struggles are far from over.
Do you think she will eventually learn how to properly take care of Charli? Tell us in the comments. Meanwhile, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers for more EastEnders updates on Lily’s journey.