Struggle With Mom Guilt? You’re Definitely Not Alone.
by Trisha Leigh
The one thing that helps me deal with feeling guilty as a mom is the thought that, if I was a bad mom, I wouldn’t stop to feel guilty.
Also, it’s nice to know that it’s just part of the gig – which definitely seems true after reading through these confessions from other women in the trenches.
She’s happy and healthy.
The rest is your issue, not hers.

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The push and pull of bodily autonomy.
Surprisingly, this doesn’t end for many years.

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It’s complicated.
And no, it doesn’t stop.

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It’s just for awhile.
That doesn’t make it much easier, though.

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Either way, you can feel guilty.
So just make the right call for you and your family.

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The world is rough.
You just need enough love at home.

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They don’t need things.
Keep repeating that to yourself.

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Siblings aren’t everything.
You can’t guarantee anything in life.

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Both are true.
Yes, at the same time.

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You just want what’s best.
But you also want them in your line of sight.

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Your job isn’t to be nice all the time.
It’s just not.

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So many complicated emotions.
It’s definitely not your fault.

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Yeah, we should all be a bit more kind to ourselves, I think.
Take a deep breath, ladies. You’re doing great.
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