Quote by Ayelet Waldman

One of the darkest, deepest shames so many of us mothers feel nowadays is our fear that we are Bad Mothers, that we are failing our children and falling far short of our own ideals.

One of the darkest, deepest shames so many of us mothers fee

Summary

This quote addresses the prevalent feeling of mothers today that they are constantly falling short of being "good" mothers. The shame stemming from this fear implies that they believe they are inadequate in meeting their children's needs and live up to their expectations. This societal pressure weighs heavily on these mothers, causing them to doubt their abilities and worry about their children's well-being. Ultimately, this quote highlights the internal struggle many mothers face, perpetuated by their desire to be perfect caregivers.

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Fear

By Ayelet Waldman

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