Ilana Glazer recently expressed her thoughts on 'mom guilt' while making her Broadway debut in 'Good Night, and Good Luck'. She pointed out the lack of a similar term for fathers, emphasizing that the societal expectation for mothers to feel guilty is misplaced. Instead of guilt, Glazer embraces the sadness that comes from being away from her daughter, advocating that it's essential to process these feelings rather than suppress them. Her perspective resonates with many mothers who find relief and support in understanding their emotions more authentically.
I don't feel guilty. I don't. I feel sad. I'm missing out on a lot of time with her, so I'm sad about that.
Guilt is an 'outside-in' response. Other people expect you to feel bad for doing something that takes time away from your children.
Sadness is something that this whole system is desperately trying to avoid. You know, you feel sad, buy some shit.
I think it's my job as a parent to feel my sadness and obviously to hold it and not put it on her.
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