Mamas - Does motherhood often feel really hard due to stress, mental health, marriage problems, exhaustion, finances, or any other personal struggles? If so, do you feel any sort of regret when looking back at the early years of parenting?

Question

I’ve had a lot of personal stressors and I truly have a lot of regrets about not being able to be fully present with my now 7yo. I do feel I missed a lot of the joy because things felt so heavy for me. I still provided my child with joy and love and a great childhood, but I wish I was able to experience it differently. Anyone else?

Answer

It’s very easy to feel this way when you are in a better state of mind. It’s very common to feel the way you did and you STILL provided a great childhood. I think you should feel proud and start really leaning into the moments you have now.

Answer

I think the stress is persistent and will never go away. Some are absolutely more pervasive than others, like finances if not financially secure. The stress is always there and will always keep us from being able to mentally and emotionally be 100% present all of the time. That’s just unrealistic. But I don’t regret anything about my kids.

Mamas - Does motherhood often feel really hard due to stress, mental health, marriage problems, exhaustion, finances, or any other personal struggles? If so, do you feel any sort of regret when looking back at the early years of parenting?

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