Life Lesson - The Guilt of Not Being ‘Perfect’: The Mom Struggle is Real
The Guilt of Not Being ‘Perfect’: The Mom Struggle is Real #1 The Guilt of Not Being ‘Perfect’: The Mom Struggle is Real Ah, motherhood. The only job where the expectations are sky-high, and the pay is non-existent—unless you count the hugs and the occasional macaroni masterpiece as currency. In a world that seems to celebrate perfection, many moms find themselves in the sticky web of guilt when they can't quite measure up. So, grab a cold coffee (you deserve it!) and let’s unpack this hefty backpack full of expectations, guilt, and a sprinkle of unnecessary pressure. ## The Myth of the 'Perfect' Mom Picture this: It’s 8 AM, your toddler is covered in last night's spaghetti, and you've forgotten to put on matching shoes (or any shoes at all). As you frantically juggle breakfast, planning your daughter's birthday party, and answering work emails, you scroll through social media to find that one friend. You know the one—she’s sharing her perfectly curated life, c...