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Working Moms Always Battled Shame. The Pandemic Just Made it Worse

By Susan Vroman, Tiffany Danko, Jamie Ladge — 2020

Combining responsibilities at work with caregiving, working mothers are experiencing growing shame for not living up to anyone’s expectations, including their own.

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Confession: I Regret Having Children

It was a slow realization, taking years to accept and even more time to consider. But I regret that I had children.

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S. Davis
2019
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Motherhood Is Hard to Get Wrong. So Why Do So Many Moms Feel So Bad About Themselves?

Motherhood is supposed to be all about love and joy. So why do so many moms feel so bad?

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Claire Howorth
2017
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The Mental Load of Motherhood

Mothers share their thoughts on the mental load of motherhood—and how they survive the 24/7 job called “Mom.”

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Stephanie Ruhle
2019
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The Importance of ‘Me Time’ for Mothers’ Mental Health

Does your life constantly revolve around your children without any time for yourself? If yes, then it’s time to pause and reflect.

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Kavita Kumble
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5 Boundaries that Will Help You Reclaim Your Motherhood

Defining your own version of motherhood

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Ashia Ervin
2017
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Anxiety in Motherhood: How I Learned to Calm and Control My Fears

When you experience mom guilt, remember . . . You are enough.

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Laura Radniecki
2017
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Where Toxic Shame Comes from and How to Work Through It

Shame typically comes up when you look inward with a critical eye and evaluate yourself harshly, often for things you have little control over.

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Crystal Raypole
2020
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Shame: The Quintessential Emotion

After decades of obscurity-- confused with and overshadowed by guilt — shame is increasingly recognized as a powerful, painful and potentially dangerous emotion,- especially for those who don’t understand its origins or know how to manage it.

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Holly VanScoy, Ph.D.
2016
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Your Brain on Guilt and Shame

Guilt and shame can lead to depression, anxiety, and paranoia, but they also nudge us to behave better. Research suggests that they serve an important, adaptive function important for human survival.

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Eve Glicksman
2019
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Why Shame and Guilt Are Functional for Mental Health

At the end of the day, guilt and shame are crucial social emotions, as they keep people from acting in pure self-interest.

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Joaquin Selva
2020
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