Regretting motherhood is far more common than you’d think. From fleeting thoughts as you daydream about simpler kid-free times to a deep lingering questioning as to whether you’ve done the right thing.
As a Psychotherapist, I have sat with people as they grapple with the conflicting feelings that come with parenting. Verbalising conflicting thoughts around parenthood can feel like a big thing to do, but I’m here to tell you that sometimes the most powerful way to find more enjoyment in parenting is to give yourself permission to feel quite the opposite.
