Today is International Women’s Day. The special day, which occurs once a year and is celebrated around the world, highlights the achievements of women in various fields—whether it be socially, politically, or otherwise. It also spotlights a greater need for equality (this year’s campaign is called #EachforEqual). Various celebrities have taken to social media to join in on this conversation, sharing their sentiments regarding the ongoing need to fight against stereotypes, discrimination, and bias. Model Ashley Graham participated in the discussion in her own way: She shared a personal post paying tribute to motherhood.

Graham’s poignant Instagram photo celebrated being a new mother in all of its truest, most raw forms. The image seemingly showcases Graham in labor with her baby boy, Isaac Menelik Giovanni Ervin, who she and husband Justin Ervin welcomed in January. “Happy International Women’s Day! Let’s all celebrate our, and each other’s strengths today,” the model captioned the image. “This is the face of my greatest strength. The greatest pain I’ve ever known and the greatest accomplishment that I’ve ever achieved. On this International Women’s Day understand that despite whatever pain or trial we have all experienced as women, we are also strong, powerful and capable of accomplishing greatness.” In the comments section, many praised the fierce strength and resilience that comes with being a new mother, both of which were embodied by Graham in the emotional image.

This isn’t the first time the model has opened up about motherhood. Last month, she shared her experience dealing with postpartum recovery. “Raise your hand if you didn’t know you’d be changing your own diapers too,” she wrote beneath an Instagram post, capturing herself three weeks post-baby. “No one talks about the recovery and healing (yes even the messy parts) new moms go through. I wanted to show you guys that it’s not all rainbows and butterflies!”