Career and kids advice post from a few days ago

Anon Imperfect Mum

Career and kids advice post from a few days ago

Wow. I'm the IM who has been having a hard time and posted advice for career minded women who were on the fence when it comes to having kids. It's a shame this page is named the Imperfect Mum because it appears it is followed by a large majority of judgmental, perfect women!!!
After reading through many of the responses I literally wanted to kill myself so yeah, thanks for the push over the edge. Fortunately, i instead returned to read a couple more posts and found a couple non-judgmental people - ONE of who recognised that perhaps there was a myriad of issues, including depression involved. One out of, at the time I first saw the post , about 50.
Thank you to those non-judgmental women who didn't immediately jump to conclusions and instead showed compassion and common sense. Your thoughtfulness literally saved my life that day. As for the perfect women saying how selfish and hope your kids don't know. Of course they don't and they never will. I may be struggling but I'm certainly not stupid or uncaring!!!! My kids would never even have an inkling as I do my best every day to ensure it. And yes I did word the title wrong , it should have been "due to the decision/agreement" to have kid, not thanks to kids.
Again to all the judgmental perfect women out there - no I didn't give context for the post for various reasons, including the health of the kids/family and other factors as really it was just advice. Plenty of us, unfortunately, have been or have to go through severe illnesses or diseases - point is I knew I'd be crucified whether I gave context or not by the ones who didn't know where I was coming from. The few who said they understood is interesting - they are few and far between! This was aimed at them. If you differ in opinion or don't understand why even type "scrolling on" just don't type anything. And please for the love of God stop ASSUMING. whether you have details or not some of you really need to think before you speak. I feel sorry for any friends of yours who may be feeling similar to me. Even posting in an anonymous forum gets you crucified so they'll certainlh know who not to discuss their concerns with if/when they see your names in the comments. Sorry for rambling I haven't had much sleep in a long time! My point is I was seriously tipped over the edge thanks to most of your lack of thoughtfulness, compassion, common sense in an advice and support forum which was/is obviously badly needed (and appreciated). Thank you again to the, sadly, few who were nice to me, even if you didn't agree. I got to be here with my kids instead of no longer on this earth thanks to you lovely ladies. This time I am crying because I am grateful to you few, instead of bawling as I read through all the nasty comments. Thank you.

Posted in:  Mental Health, Self Care, Parenthood Guilt, Health & Wellbeing, Kids

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I'm sorry you felt that way... :-( I am very careful with what I post on here for this reason. The site has changed and it is a "free for all" for people to get on their high horses and judge people without any objectivity or insight at all. It really is sad. It takes more energy to spit hate/poisonous comments than to lend a hand of support or hugs - even if it is virtual :-) Take care of yourself please... I don't care what anyone says or how organised they are you can never be 100% prepared for the massive adjustment of a child.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

In so so sorry that happened. I only comment on the site not the Facebook page. I could relate to your post. Gave up a job I loved because my son became ill. I watch people who are not as good at me get promotions because they can add degrees etc that I just don't have the time to commit.
I hope you are starting to feel better. I get it

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I'm starting to not like this blog anymore for that exact reason. Too many PERFECT mums on here that aren't helpful at all and very judgemental.

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Anon Imperfect Mum

When i post i read the comments on this site but never the facebook ones as they are mostly nasty and judgemental.
I read your post, understood that you were probably having a bad day/week/month, and left it at that. Im sure you love your kids but i get that you wish someone had told you the advice that you were giving.
Dont take it to heart. And for future posts try to refrain from reading the fb comments!

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