"Life has truly been life-ing here in 2026, and the only way any of us moms are going to make it through the darkness is by finding spots of light. And, sometimes, that means we have to be the spot of light for ourselves."
"It's easy to get into a hole of dark, sad confessions, but when the environment is doing *waves hands around* all of this, it's time to focus on some happy confessions."
"From kid wins to job wins, it's all here - sometimes the happy confession is as simple as not crashing out today. You're doing great, moms. Keep going."
"Scary Mommy Confessions are a tried-and-true part of what makes our site so fun. If you want to anonymously confess, look for our weekly callouts on Instagram. And to browse past Confessions, head here."
Life in 2026 feels especially heavy, so mothers must find small spots of light to get through dark periods. Sometimes mothers need to be the source of that light for themselves. Dark, sad confessions can become a downward spiral, so attention should shift toward joyful, hopeful confessions. Readers share a range of happy confessions, from child-related wins to professional victories, and even simple achievements like making it through the day without crashing. Community sharing through anonymous confessions and weekly Instagram callouts offers connection. The confession archives provide additional examples and inspiration.
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