05/24/2026
Motherhood is often described as magical, beautiful, and full of love.
And sometimes, it is.
But sometimes it is also loud, lonely, repetitive, exhausting, overstimulating, and nothing like what you imagined.
If you do not enjoy motherhood sometimes, that does not make you a bad mom. It makes you human.
Many mothers quietly carry feelings like exhaustion, frustration, boredom, grief, resentment, or doubt, especially during postpartum and the early years of caregiving. You may miss parts of who you were before. You may feel touched out. You may wonder why something you love so deeply can also feel so hard.
Some emotional ups and downs can be part of normal adjustment. But if sadness, numbness, hopelessness, or disconnection continue or intensify, it may be time to reach out for more support.
You do not have to pretend motherhood feels good every second to be a loving, devoted mom.
Sometimes the most healing first step is simply telling the truth about how you feel.
Read more here: https://therapyformoms.org/not-enjoying-motherhood/