A mom candidly shared her struggles on Reddit, expressing deep regret over her decision to become a mother despite loving her children. She described feelings of relentless responsibility, crushing dreams, and guilt, admitting that while she enjoys moments with her kids, she struggles with resentment over lost time for her personal aspirations. After ineffective therapy, she sought support from other mothers, highlighting a lack of literature and understanding around her feelings of discontent and the complexities of motherhood. The post resonated widely, drawing significant sympathy and advice.
I adore my two kids ages 13 and 10. But ever since my first child was out of my body, I knew I made a terrible mistake by being a mother.
I find the responsibility relentless, dream crushing, near poverty-inducing, and usually thankless. Every day, even now, I wake up feeling dread over my parenting duty.
I also really get sad thinking how much they deserve a mom who genuinely enjoys being a mom, and how that won't ever be me.
I tried therapy for this but out of three providers, all three felt I was just suffering post-partum depression and burn out.
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