Feeling like a shitty wife

Arianne

Lately I've been in my head about things. I'm currently on maternity leave and just spending time with the baby. Lately I've been reflecting and realizing that my Husband does alot for me. I'm not a good cook, I'm not good at balancing the finances, I don't make alot of money and I feel like I rely on him for emotional support. What I contribute is I clean the house, do laundry and take care of our son. Lately I feel like that's not enough. My husband doesn't say anything and he is really appreciative of what I do but lately I think to myself "why are you with me..." In my head I'm setting goals for myself like: learn how to cook, and, learn about finances and how to make passive money, but sometimes I get overwhelmed on where to start.

Is there anyone else out there and feels this way? I guess I'm just looking for someone who can relate. Vent over.

Update: thank you so much for all the kind words and support. I think I was going through some weird anxiety phase that lasted for a couple of weeks. Wonder if it was PPD, felt really shitty. Since then I have bought a cook book and challenged myself to try to cook things from it. I have also set some financial goals for myself which has inspired me to keep pushing further.

I recognize what some of you have been saying about burnout and being too hard on myself. I completely agree and to all those mommas out there that are feeling the same way, be kinder to yourself. I realize that I am only one person and it's ok if I can't do everything. I can chip away at it slowly at a time and not all at once. Also, try to get out of the house more often because change of scenery and environment helps to reset the mind.

Again, I really really appreciate this mom community, especially through this pandemic. Women supporting women is a beautiful thing.