Why Do I Feel So Guilty as a Mom?

I’m so tired of watching moms apologize for being human.

She stepped outside for air... cue the guilt.
She let Cocomelon babysit for 15 minutes... cue the guilt.
She whispered, “I need a minute”... cue the guilt.
She booked a sitter... cue the guilt.
She missed bedtime once... cue the guilt.

I’ve been that mom, too.

We keep calling it guilt, but most of the time it’s something else entirely.

It’s fear. It’s sadness. It’s pressure. It’s exhaustion.

But the moment we name it “guilt,” we start treating ourselves like we’ve done something wrong.

And that’s how the shame spiral begins.

In this week’s episode of Mom’s Guide to Finding Herself, I’m unpacking what “mom guilt” really is... and what it’s not... so you can finally stop apologizing for being a person with needs.

🎧 Listen to Episode 65: https://www.momidentityproject.com/mom-guilt-is-a-lie-krissy-bold

You’re not selfish.
You’re not broken.
You’re not doing it wrong.

You’re allowed to be a person here, too.

Sending you big hugs,
Krissy 💛

P.S. Here's what's coming up:

📅 Free workshop coming up:
Becoming More Than Mom
🗓 11/13/25 at 8:00 PM ET
RSVP & more info → Auggie Event Page

If this hit a little too close to home, you might love the Mom Identity Starter Kit. It’s $17, bite-sized, and built to help you move through that stuck, guilty, “who even am I anymore?” feeling.