Real Mom Confessions

How do I get my motivation back as a new mom?

“Why don’t I feel motivated anymore as a mom?” In this Real Mom Confession, twin mom Lina Paul sh...

Does locking myself in the bathroom for 5 minutes to escape the baby crying and chaos make me a bad mom?

Is it normal to hide in the bathroom to escape the baby chaos? In this honest letter, twin mom Li...

Why do I feel embarrassed to admit I’m not happy staying home with the baby?

Why do I feel bad for not enjoying staying home with my baby? In this raw, honest letter, work-fr...

What is the realistic amount of time I could get for myself during the week as a new mom?

Looking for a realistic self-care routine as a new mom? In this heartfelt letter, Lina Paul share...

Is it normal for me to WANT to go back to work right after having a baby? Does that make me a bad mom?

Wondering if it’s normal to want to return to work soon after having a baby? Lina Paul, a twin mo...

Can I fire my mother-in-law from babysitting our newborn if she ignores all my instructions and does what she thinks is best?

Twin mom Lina Paul shares the emotional struggles of setting boundaries with family and how to pr...

Why are people so annoyed by crying babies on planes?

Why do people treat crying babies on planes like a personal attack? In this raw, honest letter, t...

Why do I feel like I'm doing everything wrong every time I have to leave the house with my baby?

Leaving the house with a baby shouldn’t feel like an emotional minefield—but for many new moms, i...

I don’t believe in gentle parenting. Will my baby grow up scared of me if I say 'no'?

Worried that saying "no" to your baby means you’re doing it wrong? Twin mom Lina Paul opens up ab...

Why does it feel like other moms look down on me for going back to work?

“Why do I feel guilty going back to work as a new mom?” In this emotional Real Mom Confession, tw...

Does asking my mother-in-law to stop coming over uninvited make me a bad mom and wife?

“Does asking my MIL to stop coming over uninvited make me a bad mom?” In this honest letter, twin...

When did feeding my baby become everyone else’s business — especially my mother-in-law’s?

Twin mom Lina Paul gets real about the subtle shame, family pressure, and emotional exhaustion ma...

Maternity clothes are so expensive, especially bras and underwear. What advice do you have so maternity doesn't cost me my kidneys?

New mom struggling with maternity clothing costs? Learn how to afford comfortable nursing bras an...

How do I tell my husband I want my mother-in-law out and prefer to hire a babysitter?

Feeling suffocated by your mother-in-law’s constant presence? Here’s how to gently ask for space,...

I have twins and always tell my friends they don't know what 'tired' is because they only have 1 baby, but then I feel bad about it. Are moms with twins and triplets 2–3 times more tired than other moms?

Feeling guilty for comparing your twin mom exhaustion to singleton moms? Lina Paul shares her raw...

Everything is sold as a "miracle product" but it's all garbage or not really needed. What's the one product you couldn't live without?

Are baby must-haves overwhelming you? Lina Paul, twin mom, breaks down why most newborn products ...

Is it normal to cry because I can’t breastfeed my baby?

Lina Paul shares a raw letter for every mom who grieves the feeding journey she hoped for.

Why do I feel so alone even when I’m with my baby all day?

Why do so many new moms feel lonely, even while holding their baby? Twin mom Lina Paul shares the...

Why do I cry in my car after pumping milk at work?

Why do you cry after pumping milk at work or home? Lina Paul shares the truth about invisible lab...

How do I ask for help without feeling like a terrible mom?

“Good moms ask for help.” Twin mom Lina Paul shares the raw truth about postpartum guilt, mental ...

Is it wrong to feel jealous of moms who seem to love motherhood?

If you're wondering what's wrong with you for not glowing postpartum, this letter from twin mom L...

Why am I scared my baby loves the babysitter more than me?

Why am I scared my baby loves the babysitter more than me? Twin mom Lina Paul gets honest about c...

Why do I feel so much pressure to bounce back after having a baby?

Why do I feel so much pressure to bounce back after giving birth? Twin mom Lina Paul gets brutall...

Why do I feel so angry when everyone says I’m “doing great”?

Why does being told “you’re doing great” sometimes make you want to scream? Twin mom Lina P. writ...

Why do I feel guilty for wanting motherhood to feel easier?

Do you feel guilty for wanting motherhood to feel easier? In this Real Mom Confession, Lina P. wr...

How do I stop feeling like I’m losing myself in motherhood?

Feeling like you’re losing yourself after having a baby? You’re not alone. In this Real Mom Confe...

Why do I feel like no one sees how hard I’m trying to hold it together?

Lina P. opens up about the emotional weight of performing “okay” while secretly falling apart. A ...

Why do I feel so sad when I just want motherhood to feel soft and beautiful?

When the reality of motherhood doesn’t match the dream, it can feel like a silent kind of grief. ...

Am I a terrible mom for resenting my husband for 'babysitting' his own baby?

You’re not ungrateful — you’re exhausted. And your feelings are valid. In this honest confession,...

Why do I feel more judged by other moms than supported by them?

If motherhood feels more like a courtroom than a village, this one’s for you. In this unfiltered ...

Why do I cry in the shower?

Why do I cry in the shower? For so many moms, the shower becomes the only moment to fall apart. I...

Why do I miss my partner even when we’re in the same room?

Why do I miss my partner even when we’re in the same room? For many new moms, postpartum disconne...

Why do I panic when I hear the baby monitor?

For many moms, even silence can trigger deep anxiety. In this Real Mom Confession, Bloom & He...

Why do I avoid mom groups?

Mom group anxiety is real. If you’ve ever left a mom group feeling worse instead of better, this ...

Why do I feel like I’m doing everything wrong?

Postpartum guilt is real — and so is feeling like you're failing at everything. In this Real Mom ...

Why does hearing “you should be grateful” make me want to scream?

“You should be grateful.” But what if you are — and still feel broken? In this raw letter, twin m...

Why do I feel unseen even when I’m constantly needed?

“Why do I feel unseen when I’m constantly needed?” Lina P., twin mom, speaks directly to the emot...

Why do I feel rage when my baby won’t stop crying?

In this powerful letter, twin mom Lina P. gets real about postpartum rage, overstimulation, and m...

Why do I feel bad for not enjoying playtime?

In this honest confession, Lina P. explores boredom, overstimulation, and the guilt so many moms ...

Why do I feel like I’m not allowed to be angry?

"Why do I feel like I’m not allowed to be angry as a mom?" Lina P. shares a powerful postpartum c...

Why do I feel angry when people say “you’re such a good mom”?

In this powerful Real Mom Confession, twin mom Lina P. explores how motherhood praise can feel li...

Why do I feel jealous of my childless friends?

Ever feel jealous of your friends without kids? In this raw Real Mom Confession, Lina P. opens up...

Why do I get angry when people say “this is the best time of your life”?

“This is the best time of your life” — but what if it doesn’t feel that way? In this Real Mom Con...

Why do I feel guilty for needing time away from my baby?

Do you feel guilty for wanting time alone after having a baby? You’re not broken — you’re human. ...

Why do I secretly hate the newborn phase?

Hating the newborn phase doesn’t make you a bad mom — it makes you an honest one. In this Real Mo...

Why do I cry when I hear other babies crying?

In this honest Real Mom Confession, twin mom and Bloom & Heal founder Lina P. opens up about ...

Why do I feel like I wasn’t meant to be a mom?

“Why do I feel like I wasn’t meant to be a mom?” In this raw Real Mom Confession, Bloom & Hea...

Why do I feel like my baby “took” my relationship away?

Has your relationship changed since becoming parents? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt story, ...

Why does motherhood feel like a trap I can’t escape?

Does motherhood feel like a trap you can’t escape? In this powerful story, twin mom Lina P. opens...

Why do I feel guilty for hating breastfeeding?

Hating breastfeeding doesn’t make you a bad mom. In this vulnerable story, Lina P. shares the emo...

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