From The Confessional: 'I Truly Loathe My MIL'
17 parents share what’s really on their minds
There’s always a mix of topics addressed in the Scary Mommy Confessional, and accordingly, you’ll find confessions about a number of different subjects in the roundup below. But — maybe because we’re entering the season of festive family get-togethers — in-laws were certainly on people’s minds this time around. Here’s what 17 parents anonymously shared.
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I’m dreading the holidays with both my side and my husband’s!
Confessional #61592430
Raising my husband is harder than raising my kids.
Confessional #61772837
I like the empty nest
Confessional #61729598
Hate living close to unsupportive in-law family. Ready to move!
Confessional #61727265
I don’t like a lot of the parents of my kids friends.
Confessional #61725438
I tell my husband I don’t hate his mom, but maybe I do.
Confessional #61625534
I have no interest in sex and my husband is always ready to go. I’m afraid it’s going to ruin us
Confessional #61623765
I don’t want to be on Instagram as much as I am..
Confessional #69897085
My husband doesn’t understand that a mom naturally has more responsibilities than a dad.
Confessional #61528934
I truly loathe my MIL
Confessional #61728376
I sometimes get jealous of moms who have more than one baby because it’s not in the cards for me.
Confessional #61598245
Plan to go to therapy for the first time ever & I’m very nervous
Confessional #67856528
It’s easier to do things when my husband isn’t here
Confessional #66125982
I am struggling to take care of my child and work full time, yet sending her daycare pains me.
Confessional #67696543
I’m so tired of asking for basic needs. Just f*cking look around, recognize it, & DO IT!
Confessional #67125289
I miss my life before kids
Confessional #61728872
I genuinely love my in laws and just recently moved them into my house. Everyone keeps telling me it was a bad idea. I’m not sure yet though.
Confessional #61925398
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