The holidays bring a lot of joy, a lot of love, and a lot of magic—but they can also bring a lot of stress. From extended family gatherings to in-laws violating all of your boundaries, there are a lot of things that can make you gross this time of year. Moms anonymously confessed their deepest worries and fears this season, from worries about finances to feeling like the holiday spirit isn’t there… no matter how hard they try.
But these scary mom confessions prove that no mom feels guilty about Santa Claus, sex with her partner, or the mental toll of the holidays. Pour you a glass of (spiked?) eggnog and put whatever you want on the TV (no Elf If you don’t want to), then take a deep breath. We’ll get through this.
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Afraid of my mom telling me how to take care of my baby during the holidays.
Confession #52217248
Giving my husband another child was just more absence.
Confession #52809663
I had to lie and say my kid was sick so I could work from home today; my old coworkers didn’t understand.
Confession #52516143
I wish my mom friends could do more without their kids.
Confession #54948912
How long do I have to pretend to my 8-year-old that Santa Claus is real? struggle!
Confession #51968292
I had so much credit card debt with just two cards, but I couldn’t stop using them without having disposable income.
Confession #50498993
I’m much smarter than my husband, which is a huge transition.
Confession #50615615
Anxiety and feeling like you don’t have enough time with your children
Confession #54409210
I miss the holidays in the COVID era when I didn’t have extended family obligations 😩
Confession #53368953
Empty nest “isn’t all it’s cracked up to be”! He is so annoying!
Confession #50259115
My PPD/PPA is getting worse and I don’t know what to tell my husband.
Confession #50569955
This is an unpopular opinion, but I’m tired of SAHMs complaining about how “hard” it is. I’m working hard.
Confession #50833884
The holidays stress me out; deadbeats reappear in an effort to save face.
Confession #53783000
I want to stop having sex permanently. So let’s end it now.
Confession #52692287
My husband has been away at work for a week, and honestly, it’s been easier without him here.
Confession #51311648
I didn’t enjoy the holidays at all this year. I feel guilty for not bringing the festive spirit 🥺
Confession #50797186
