Welp, it’s here. We’ve reached the time of year when we’re just sort of overrun with feelings. We still have a sugar hangover from Halloween candy, and we’re already stressed to the max about the holidays to come. In a word, we’re ~overstimulated.~ And when moms are overstimulated, feelings tend to go into overdrive. Some of us just need a release. Some of us need someone to step TF up and take some of this invisible load off our plate. Most of us are headed straight for the sweet disassociation we’ll need to survive what’s left of 2023 (cue the mom from this week’s Confessional who didn’t even flinch when her toddler took a literal sh*t on her foot).
So, here’s to you, moms: May this week’s roundup of confessions remind you that you’re not alone in feeling, well, all the things right now.
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I’m having regrets about having my tubes removed.
Confessional #44660023
My husband doesn’t want to be with me but knows sh*t won’t get done around here without me.
Confessional #45928200
Feeling weird about how joyful I am over my divorce.
Confessional #45655150
I don’t really like my job, and I need more money.
Confessional #48284098
My husband and I lowkey hate each other.
Confessional #44364599
Already overwhelmed with all the holiday stuff, and it isn’t even time yet.
Confessional #41537799
Sometimes I dream of running away.
Confessional #42832155
My toddler pooped on my foot in the shower with me today, and I just shoved it in the drain.
Confessional #44517838
I regret signing my kid up for so many sports — I am exhausted.
Confessional #46598650
I’m so overwhelmed by the mental load of my family that I want to hide.
Confessional #43629308
I need this kid off my boob.
Confessional #49698547
Counting the days until a work trip. Two nights to myself, no cooking, and no one to look after.
Confessional #46875917
Being a solo parent of two is so hard, and I feel like no one really understands. It’s all on me.
Confessional #45815340