Summer vacation is coming to an end, and if your feelings can be summed up as “I’m sweating and my family is driving me crazy,” you’re not alone—at least one of the people in Confessions of a Scary Mom feels the same way Feeling way. (It’s not an unbearable season for everyone, though—one reader said a fun summer with the kids is “healing.”) [their] “Inner Child”). Read on for these confessions and more, on topics ranging from difficult in-laws to promotions that actually make family life more difficult.
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So glad my in-laws were so excited that we finally stopped communicating!
Confession #31220399
I gave my phone number to another person and sent inappropriate text messages. I’m married
Confession #36991287
My husband thought he was helping with our newborn, but it really wasn’t enough.
Confession #33819182
My daughter is very needy and very difficult. I can’t win and I can’t help her.
Confession #37891998
I can’t stand having my family in front of me all day. But I also despise loneliness.
Confession #33883976
I think my mom has dementia. And not the gentle kind.
Confession #31829019
I want a divorce but my husband is making the process very painful
Confession #38910299
I was fired and even though I hated my job and my boss, I was angry
Confession #31102987
I love spending the summer with my kids. Experiencing this joy with them is healing my inner child
Confession #31102983
I love my husband very much but we have only had sex four times in the last year.
Confession #31201998
I can’t wait for summer to be over. I was sweating profusely and my family was driving me crazy.
Confession #33819299
The constant struggle to brush my kids’ teeth is driving me crazy.
Confession #32002938
I don’t have contact with my MIL and it feels good
Confession #36176637
I’m afraid the school craziness will start
Confession #33019882
I hate when my husband gets a promotion because it means he has to work more hours
Confession #31201029
