Motherhood is often painted in soft, pastel colors. It’s a world of joyful giggles, sweet-smelling baby heads, and a deep, fulfilling love. And while all of that is true, it’s not the whole picture. There’s a messier, more complicated side to raising kids that women rarely talk about out loud. It’s a truth filled with conflicting emotions, exhaustion, and a touch of resentment that can be hard to admit, even to themselves.
In moments of quiet honesty, away from judgmental ears, here are eight things’ women secretly admit about the reality of raising kids.
