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Scenario

Why maternal ambivalence is normal but feels shameful

I love my children desperately but some days I fantasize about my life before them and then feel like a terrible mother for having those thoughts.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The cultural mythology of constant maternal fulfillment makes normal feelings of loss and constraint seem like moral failures.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The decision to become a parent?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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