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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP what helps me is to remind myself this is supposed to suck. It’s simply another version of work. Kids used to not really be a choice and many mothers had few expectations. Modern parenting is horrible and isolating.

Try your very best to love your children. They need you!

Also remind yourself that these are difficult ages and you won’t always feel like this. [/quote]

What?!! It’s supposed to suck?? I say this as someone who got pregnant by accident….being a mom is an honor and a blessing. Some of you all need help. [/quote]

Are you too stupid to use birth control? Do you know where babies come from?
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I like being a mom and am overall happy with my life. I am sorry if you can’t say the same, but it’s not normal.

People who admit regretting their kids act like they are doing something brave, saying the thing we are all thinking. But you’re not, and we are not. It’s not a normal way to feel. [/quote]

I'm a SAHM to three kids, I chose to have them (planned, unlike you, because I'm not a dumbass). My kids are my whole life. I love being a mom and always wanted to be one and prioritize it over everything else.

But I can still have empathy and pity for OP because I understand that life and humans are complicated. Being nice to a fellow in a moment of vulnerability costs me nothing. I hope that someday if you're ever in a position where you're reaching out for help people offer it instead of kicking you when you're down. Kind of like I did when I said I think it's and stupid to get knocked up. What's wrong with you? Why can't you keep your legs together? [/quote]

I think you think your post is making me feel bad and...it's not. I love being a mom so much I'm honestly baffled anyone could act like it's so awful, and think that everyone thinks it's awful. 
Also I have a great career in addition to being a mom, I am so sorry you weren't also able to succeed in your career. That must feel bad, but there is no need to lash out at others. Just because you can't hack being a mom and working doesn't mean others can't do both. [/quote]

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