On my Instagram feed, my sons seemed like ideal kids, and I seemed like the perfect mom. Neither of those things was true.
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My sons' experiences weren't failures, just benchmarks of growth in their own stories. Despite struggles, I’m proud of the responsible men they've become.
Behind the polished posts on Instagram, our family’s challenges were often hidden. Perfect doesn’t exist; our parenting journey included quiet mistakes and tumultuous moments.
Only my closest friends knew about the time I kicked my son out of the house. That incident revealed the complexities of parenting amid social expectations.
The image of perfect parenting can be deceptive. As a mom, I faced difficult moments and learned that the struggles only refined our family bond.
Read at Business Insider
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