After having my son nearly three years ago, I struggled with an almost debilitating embarrassment about my performance as a mother.
His birth unleashed a sense that I somehow wasn't good enough, so I would have to overcompensate to be a good parent.
I didn't know what to do, so I made an excuse and took my son somewhere else to play.
That's why I went back to therapy two years ago when my son was 1.
While many parents may feel shame in certain situations, I'm glad I sought out support, as I can now go anywhere with my son.
Persons:
I've, I'd
Organizations:
Service