I like the firm words of Sophie Brock: housework is not mothering. I was shit at housework before I became a parent, and I'm still shit now. But it bears no relation to my worth as a mother.
Good perspective! I'm working on separating my identity from the material aspects of my home, telling myself it's just a place filled with stuff. I'm not where I want to be on this, but so far it has been freeing. I feel less bothered by the mess — just like the other five non-mom humans I live with.
I like the firm words of Sophie Brock: housework is not mothering. I was shit at housework before I became a parent, and I'm still shit now. But it bears no relation to my worth as a mother.
Good perspective! I'm working on separating my identity from the material aspects of my home, telling myself it's just a place filled with stuff. I'm not where I want to be on this, but so far it has been freeing. I feel less bothered by the mess — just like the other five non-mom humans I live with.
This is all HIGHLY relatable.