I just witnessed mothers going IN on another mom, who was clearly stressed out with her child and venting about it on social media. They threatened CPS, slut shamed her for her work, and told her that she doesn’t deserve to be a mom... 1/

Guess what, kids are difficult! I deal with immense guilt all the fucking time, because my son is my infertility miracle, but he’s also the world’s 2nd biggest pain in the ass (his dad takes the cake on that one). 2/

I’m physically disabled, and with my son and I both being immunocompromised, quarantine has been ROUGH. I can’t keep up with the messes he creates, he gets frustrated and yells, I yell back, and I feel like I lose my identity as a person while navigating how to be a good mom. 3/

I’m lucky that I have my sons dad to vent to and now rely on, but I didn’t have that for a while and it was tough beyond words. A lot of women do EVERYTHING on their own and don’t have that trusted partner to understand their struggles of parenthood. 4/

There are times when my illness is causing horrible pain and it’s been an all day tug of war with my son and I can’t wait for night time. Then he falls asleep and the guilt of the day washes over me because even when it’s most difficult, I still love him more than life itself. 5/

I know it’s like to experience loss and infertility without hope. I remember judging moms who complained about whatever their kids were doing because I wanted that opportunity SO bad. I’m incredibly blessed to have had my son, but now I know that doesn’t mean it’s not hard. 6/

You can get frustrated to your breaking point without it making your love for your child any less. Heat of the moment anger doesn’t always reflect that bond you share. You can get tired of figuring out how to raise your child without taking everything for granted. 7/

My point is, motherhood is sensitive and difficult for those with children, and for those on the outside looking in. Everyone is going through something, whether they share it online or keep it private. Instead of attacking and judging, we need to be keeping an open mind. 8/

I know this thread was just a lot of rambling thoughts, but I needed to get it off my chest. Life is difficult, and even more so during this pandemic. I’m here for anyone who needs to talk/vent/sit in silence with. Aaaaaand end rant/.