Topic 1 of 5 · Mom Guilt
Put the guiltdown.
So much mom guilt comes from rules nobody ever wrote down. We name them, rip them up, and keep what's true.
rule I made up:
A good mom feels guilty when she's away.
Ripped. The truth now:
I can miss them and love my work.
Every unwritten rule has a truer one underneath. Find yours.
what we believe
1
Love is the fact.
Guilt is a feeling that passes. Your love for your kids stays.
2
Choose new rules.
The old rules came from somewhere. You get to write better ones.
3
All of it belongs.
Rest, work and fun all belong in a good mom's day.
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The Morning Rip
One unwritten rule a day in my stories. I rip it. You reply with yours.
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Unwritten Rules
Six rules I made up about motherhood, and the truth I keep instead.
Oct 19 – Nov 1
Feed the fire
Write your rule. Say it. Pass the match. Rip it. Save the pieces for January 24.