The article addresses the often glossed-over aspects of motherhood, presenting a candid look into the struggles women frequently face, as crowdsourced from the BuzzFeed Community. While the societal narrative paints motherhood as a magical experience, many women share their truths about the exhaustion, isolation, and overwhelming emotions that accompany raising children. The collected insights serve as a warning for future mothers, emphasizing the need for realistic expectations about the challenges of parenting, from the birthing experience to the complexities of discipline and emotional struggles.
The time goes by quickly. In no time, they'll be borrowing your car.
The patience and self-awareness required to raise a child is unreal. Everyone could benefit from learning those techniques. It should be part of parenting classes.
They don't tell you that when you birth your child, it won't necessarily be a magical and happy moment the way the movies make it out to be. I was miserable. Yes, I felt sudden relief from all the pressure and pain, but I was also horribly shocked about what happened to me. I didn't feel happy; I felt traumatized and terrified.
For a long time, I felt like a bad mom for not being over the moon with joy. But it's normal to feel that way, and there's nothing wrong with it.
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