The Guilt That Comes with Motherhood—and How to Quiet It
You do so much for everyone—your kids, your partner, your job—and still, the guilt lingers. It whispers, “You’re not doing enough.”
You might say:
“Why can’t I feel proud of what I do?”
“I love my children but sometimes I feel overwhelmed and selfish.”
Motherhood is full of paradoxes—love mixed with exhaustion, joy mixed with guilt.
💬 One mother told me, “I felt like I was failing, even when I was giving everything.”
Imagine if you could silence that guilt and embrace your own needs without shame. What if self-care wasn’t selfish, but necessary?
In therapy, we explore these feelings and create space for your identity beyond “mom.”
We focus on:
- Identifying unrealistic expectations
- Healing resentment and exhaustion
- Cultivating self-compassion
✨ Midway check-in: If mom guilt weighs on you, therapy can be a relief and a new beginning.
Reflection prompts: - What does a guilt-free day look like for you?
- How can you nurture yourself as you nurture others?
- What would it feel like to love yourself fully?
🌱 You deserve kindness—from others, and from yourself.
