Motherhood & Resentment: Managing...

Motherhood & Resentment: Managing The Feelings That Come Up With Our New Lives & Intimate Relationships

Becoming Both by Marley Blunt

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In this episode of Becoming Both, I’m talking about resentment in motherhood.

As a mum of two under five, this is something I know really well. I start by sharing a little life update about hosting my first ever mothers’ retreat (still can’t believe that’s happening), and then we get into the real stuff.

Because resentment can show up even when you have a supportive, involved partner.

Sometimes it's amazing to think we aren't MORE resentful of motherhood, right? The mental load, sleep deprivation, the lack of village, the identity shift.. feeling constantly needed but not always seen and that can fester if we don't find ways to move through it.

I chit chat about how resentment can show up as snapping, irritability, pulling away, burnout, or those quiet thoughts of wanting to escape for a bit. And honestly, it doesn’t just  ... 

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MotherhoodParentingFatherhoodMarriageRelationshipsResentment