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[quote=Anonymous]I have 3 kids but I am absolutely one of those moms who was overwhelmed at 1, overwhelmed at 2 and now overwhelmed with 3. I have a very sensitive nervous system and am easily dysregulated. Part of this is just my make up and a lot of it is due to growing up in an abusive household where we were physically/verbally attacked frequently and I hold a lot of that stress in my body.

I always wanted my own family though (my sibling are unsure of whether or not they will ever have kids due to ptsd from our upbringing).

I’ve done a lot of work to process my childhood so I can be emotionally available to my family, but the stress is real for me and I have a sense that basic parenting experiences are more challenging for me than for many other parents who had healthier upbringings.

I could have just not had kids but I’ve always wanted a family. I am working hard to end the generational trauma that I inherited. There are parts of me that are very broken though and it does often look like I get overstimulated by things that for some would be simple and even easy.

In no way do I speak for or represent all parents who get overwhelmed in parenting (just) one or two kids, but just wanted to share one experience.
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