“Hoping 2026 Will Bring Back My Motivation” & 19 Other New Year Mom Confessions
January is here — are we buckling in or running away?
New year, new... confessions? New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day bring out a lot of feels for all of us, and in this week’s Scary Mommy Confessions, our fellow moms aren’t holding back. From stressing about what’s to come in 2026 to torching the past of 2025, there’s a lot to relate to this time of year. And if you don’t really have an opinion (yet), reading other moms’ new year confessions will surely have your own brain gears turning.
Because truly, some of us went through 2025 so quickly, it feels like a blur. There were horrible things, but also good things? There were wonderful moments, but also terrifying moments? For some, it feels like we just kept shouting “What is happening?!” in 2025, and for others, we’re really anxious that 2026 is going to be more of the same.
So no matter where you fit in, hopefully these New Year’s confessions will let you feel less alone.
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Hoping my husband finally gets sober for 2026.
Confession #50002114
Desperately need 2026 to be better than 2025.
Confession #54283999
I want to be optimistic but fear the worst is yet to come.
Confession #51133288
Doing family pics in January because I feel like we’re not all going to make it through 2026.
Confession #50777028
I’m OVER people saying they’re making resolutions!!! Just live already!
Confession #52319900
I want to shed the bad habits and people that drain my energy.
Confession #53954396
I want to yell at kids less this year.
Confession #53875271
Need a good 2026. 2025 was brutal.
Confession #54002142
All I want for 2026 is to stop hemorrhaging money. We’re drowning.
Confession #54442723
I hope my marriage makes it.
Confession #50122987
‘25 was our Anunis Horribilis. Being proactive to make ‘26 better.
Confession #52401814
Not sure our marriage will survive 2026.
Confession #53222090
I feel too burnt out for the ‘new year, new me!’ trope. Usually I’m inspired, but this year? Meh.
Confession #52187745
Terrified of what will come.
Confession #52222333
F*ck 2025!
Confession #52337311
F**k resolutions, make plans and buy the tickets.
Confession #52884404
I’m so over 2025.
Confession #51300199
I’m worried this year isn’t going to be any better...
Confession #53100722
I don’t think I can make it through another year of news like 2025. It really broke me.
Confession #54079120
Hoping 2026 will bring back my motivation 😕
Confession #52036891
