“Being a mom doesn’t mean only being a mom.”
, program director of psychology at Kansas City University, tells SELF. It’s that voice in your head reminding you that no matter how much you sacrifice or how hard you try, you’re letting everyone—your kids, your partner if you have one, and yourself—down. “Oftentimes, we create inaccurate or unachievable standards around parenting, and not meeting these self-imposed expectations can be very painful for moms,” Dr. Getch says.
It wasn't until I let go of the idea that I had to do everything on my own and began leaning on my husband for support that I finally found some much-needed breathing room. By allowing him to do things his way, I was able to relinquish control and After I had my first son, I experienced so much guilt for doing anything that was just for me. Anytime I would leave , I would rush back. I declined invitations to hang out with people. Ias frequently. If there was a work event after hours, I felt bad about saying yes. So I really isolated myself.
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