The feelings that no mother wants to talk about
I asked a group of women to discuss issues pertaining to motherhood including concerns with parenting, their fears, and triumphs. You are not going to believe what they said – or maybe you will! The words isolation, depression, and need for boundaries were repeated in many interviews. Many of you can probably relate to this.
Mothers are yearning for more help and are desperate for connection and community. The women I spoke to miss their old selves and the amount of time they had for personal development. They have fears of dying and also in general fear to live fully. They worry their reactions are going to cause long term damage to their children.
After speaking with eight women these were the trending feelings: