Comments on: Moms, Why Do We Feel Guilty?

By: april

april — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:22:40 +0000

This is something I struggle with especially if i ever spend money on myself. Def. need to work on it. I really miss taking care of myself and spending time on me

By: Dianna

Dianna — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:51:30 +0000

I feel guilty if I have a few extra bucks and do not always share with my family who are usually broke and most of them are on disability. I feel the need to give my money to them, to try and help, fix or do whatever to make bad things go away with my family. Why?

By: baby bows

baby bows — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:38:58 +0000

Great post! Thank you so much for making me realize this.
I have a one year old baby then my girl friends invited me to a night out but I was hesitant. Feeling guilty to leave my baby. Well after reading this, I called my friends and confirmed. =)

By: Mommy Guilt « The Write Gal

Mommy Guilt « The Write Gal — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:42 +0000

[...] This week my friend Trisha from Sweet ‘N Sassy Girls wrote a fantastic post entitled, “Moms, Why Do We Feel Guilty.” She talked very eloquently about how Moms feel guilty when they want to take some time [...]

By: Christy aka The Write Gal

Christy aka The Write Gal — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:06:53 +0000

Trisha, this is a great post! I agree we all need some time to ourselves. You are so lucky that you have a girl’s night. I wish I had that. Thanks for sharing.

By: Rosey

Rosey — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:46:11 +0000

The idea of going to sleep after the kids are asleep is a good one. I soooooooooooo could use a break…but it’s not happening. My hubby, wonderful as he is, isn’t one to stay and watch the baby while I’m out; period. That’s just the way it is. He comes home from work and he wants to chill, period. We’ve had the discussion many times, especially when I have a big homework assignment due and can’t get it done on time because little man isn’t too keen on mommy getting her Ph.D. (in fact, he could care less, lol, bless his little heart). Count your blessings if one of your husband’s attributes is knowing you need a break, and helping you get the time to get one!

By: It’s not over ’till the fat lady sings!

It’s not over ’till the fat lady sings! — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:10:28 +0000

[...] And something else you should read. Trisha at Sweet n Sassy Girls wrote, “Why is it so hard for us women to feel like we deserve a break? I think everyone deserves to have a break. So ladies, stop feeling bad, and go out and have some fun! You will feel much better and will be able to handle things better.” – full article Moms, Why Do we Feel Guilty? [...]

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:31:23 +0000

This is SO true, Trisha! My husband goes out much more often than I do and like Kim mentioned, it’s not that he discourages me from going. It’s that I feel guilty about leaving the kids. I just started taking cake decorating classes with a friend last week, it’s just a couple of hours, but it’s a good start.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:27:32 +0000

That’s exactly it Kim! It’s not like anyone is making us feel guilty, just ourselves. It’s a change in attitude we all need to take. We deserve a break!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:26:51 +0000

I don’t have as much of a problem getting out as finding someone who will go with me. I’m not one to really go out alone unless it’s to run errands, but even that can be bliss. Sometimes I’ll leave the boys at home, go to the grocery store, get a drink, plug into my Zune and shop away. Amazingly, it’s refreshing.

I’m love to find a babysitter we can leave the boys with so we can go out as a couple more often. This is where I really feel our relationship is lacking lately. Our 2yo is VERY particular on who he will stay with if not one of us.