If you’re a mommy martyr, what’s behind it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am in disbelief that somehow exercise, PT, and/or girls’ weekends are a dangerous and slippery slope that you can’t dabble in. This is such disordered thinking. There is no prize for sacrificing your mind and body to your family; and you are setting a terrible example for your children. Please get help.

Agree-that your “rock bottom” is a girls night with your friends is really concerning to me. I find I am a much better parent when I have a little something for myself in addition to what I do with the kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am in disbelief that somehow exercise, PT, and/or girls’ weekends are a dangerous and slippery slope that you can’t dabble in. This is such disordered thinking. There is no prize for sacrificing your mind and body to your family; and you are setting a terrible example for your children. Please get help.

Agree-that your “rock bottom” is a girls night with your friends is really concerning to me. I find I am a much better parent when I have a little something for myself in addition to what I do with the kids.

+100

My mom was a martyr. It made me not want to have kids for most of my life. When I did have kids I stopped at one and prioritized time for myself, my relationship and my career as much as I could while still being a warm and loving mom.