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Scenario

When you feel guilty for wanting breaks from your child

My teenager stays at his dad's house more often now and I catch myself looking forward to it then feeling guilty for wanting time away from my own child.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The collision between natural need for respite and cultural expectations of maternal devotion creates shame around normal human limitations.

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

“Where Are You with Single parenting — the full experience?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.