✨ Unapologetic Boundaries: Saying "no" to volunteer committees or playdates that drain you. ✨ Rest as a Right: Sleeping in on Saturday just because you birthed a human, not because you "earned it." ✨ Identity Preservation: You are [Name], not just "Mom." Hobbies, career, and passions stay alive.
Proponents argue that children actually feel more secure knowing they are not the center of the universe, as it removes the burden of being responsible for their parents' happiness. Related Cultural References the new family momcomesfirst
Neglecting personal growth fosters unspoken bitterness toward partners or children. not just "Mom." Hobbies