After months of struggling with the challenges of motherhood, struggling mom Mary finally broke her silence. In a heartfelt essay published in the Guardian, she revealed her intense dislike for her role as a parent and expressed her desire to step back from the daily grind of caring for her young son. "Every day is a struggle, and every night I'm exhausted," she wrote. "I feel like I'm failing my children and a terrible person for feeling this way." As the country's most popular parenting expert, I've encountered countless parents who share Mary's frustrations. So, what explains this newfound hatred for motherhood? And more importantly, what can parents do to overcome these feelings and find joy in their journey?
September 21, 2024
