As a mother, I feel lonely a lot of the time. You’re convinced you’re the only one who’s ever felt this way, the only one who’s ever regretted your child’s name, the only one who’s found comfort in emotional events—but as these terrible mom confessions often prove, we all Same. From pertinent wishes like wanting more friends to common worries like money stress, this week 15 moms (anonymously) told us some of the same things we feel when we wake up at 3am, pass on the honey… We’ve got some tea to drink.
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I don’t like my baby’s name.
Confession #54038374
I took leave to go home to spend time with my kids, and now I regret it!
Confession #53274353
I keep dreaming about a colleague🔥🔥 who I had a relationship with 13 years ago🙃
Confession #52673611
I dread spending Thanksgiving at my in-laws’ place. I’d rather stay home alone.
Confession #51003663
I hope my relationship with my mom gets better.
Confession #53856140
Why do I have to buy for adults 🎁 when they only buy stuff for my kids…what about me?
Confession #53889227
I wish I had more friends.
Confession #54940982
Marriage shouldn’t be so hard.
Confession #53028726
I felt like I was drowning and couldn’t tell anyone.
Confession #51651547
I’m drowning in bills. I don’t know how to spend Christmas. I’m scared.
Confession #53419653
I left teaching to save my well-being and that of my family. It’s so heartbreaking.
Confession #54893836
I hate my best friend’s deadbeat husband.
Confession #54473819
I wanted to leave my husband but not raise my children alone.
Confession #50964531
I was in a very emotional relationship that recently ended – I was depressed without him.
Confession #53729833
I think my husband is no longer attracted to me.
Confession #52770690
