Are you an unaware mommy shamer?
Have you ever been guilty of mommy shaming? I sure have. I honestly did not realize I was doing it until years later, but unfortunately, that doesn’t change the fact that I did it in the first place. I hope this episode will encourage you to look at yourself and make sure you aren’t guilty of being an unaware mommy shamer.
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Lesli often tells the story of me mommy shaming her shortly after we first met. She offered me a pair of shoes similar to the ones in the picture below and I refused them because “my daughter was not allowed to wear heels.” Yep, I said that. Nope, I am not proud. Yep, it was mommy shaming.
Once I looked back, I realized that I was often mommy-shamed in those early years. I would proudly state my opinion about holistic medicine, homeschooling, etc.… not realizing that just my tone about the subject could be harming another mom.
Mothering is a mystery. Mothering is challenging. At times mothering is flat-out overwhelming. Most of us are insecure of our decisions, especially early on. I think many of us “yell” out our opinion as a cry for affirmation. Unfortunately, our opinions are often seen as mommy shaming.
If you think you might be guilty of being an unaware mommy shamer, here are my suggestions:
- Recognize why you mommy shame.
- Recognize when you mommy shame.
- Strive to be quietly confident, only sharing STRONG opinions among your inner circle.
Mommy shaming divides. We need each other. Let’s spend our time respecting each other, encouraging each other, and loving each other.
You’ve got this!
Find a way to #sayyes today.
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