5 Powerful Mom Guilt Quotes That Will Make You Feel Seen

If you’re a mother, chances are… you’ve struggled with “mom guilt”. At least, I know I have! (On many occasions.) Which is why I want to discuss this topic today, and share some mom guilt quotes that I think encapsulates what we all feel at one time or another.

What is mom guilt?

Let’s start by talking about exactly what mom guilt is. In case some of you, like I once did, struggle with defining what it is that you’re feeling.

Mom guilt is essentially the feeling of being inadequate as a parent in some way. A few examples could be that…

• You feel like you don’t spend enough time with your kids…
• You feel like you aren’t as good of a mom as other mothers you may compare yourself to…
• You feel like you’ve made a “bad” parenting decision…
• You feel like you can’t afford to give your child the life they deserve….

This list could go on and on! And to make matters worse, some mothers have their mom guilt intensified by other people who don’t agree with their parenting style or simply want to put them down! Which can unfortunately result in well-meaning mothers feeling like they’re “failing” their children.

But I believe that understanding mom guilt, understanding that all mothers feel it, and understanding that it may not always be warranted… Is the key to overcoming this issue! Which is why I think the following quotes are helpful.

5 Mom Guilt Quotes That Need To Be Heard

1. “The very fact that you worry about being a good mom means you already are one.” – Jodi Picoult (If you’re ever in need of some quick reassurance that you’re a good mom, take some time to realize that a bad mom probably wouldn’t feel so guilty all the time…)

2. “There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one” – Jill Churchill (This quote is so true, and serves as a great reminder that there’s not a specific mold that all mothers need to fit into.)

3. “Parenting is not a race, it’s a journey” – Unknown (Taking a look at the big picture of our parenting journey can be really helpful when it comes to overcoming mom guilt. Because it allows you to zoom out of the here and now, and see how many milestones you and your children have hit together!)

4. “Wombs are meant to carry babies, not the weight of the world. Take a deep breath honey and release that heaviness, it’s not yours to carry.” – Tabitha Brown (I love this sweet quote, and I hope that all my fellow mamas who are reading this take it to heart. You’re not responsible for the whole world’s problems, even if it feels like it sometimes!)

5. “You are not a bad mother because you have bad days. You are a human mother, and that’s all there is to it.” – Unknown (Humans make mistakes, there’s no getting around it. And being a mother doesn’t mean that you cease to be human… Meaning that it’s perfectly normal AND expected to make mistakes.)

What are some other ways that you can overcome mom guilt?

There’s so much more that I could say about mom guilt, and maybe I’ll write another article on it in the future to cover those things… But now that I’ve shared of my favorite mom guilt quotes, I thought I’d also share some quick tips and tricks for overcoming mom guilt that have helped many mothers in the past…

• Always remember who you are as a person, and not as a mother. One common source of mom guilt is actually taking time for yourself. But I’m here to tell you that time for self care is extremely important if you want to be the best mom you can be. And furthermore, you need to remember who you are outside of motherhood! As this will help ground you in reality, and combat mom guilt.
• Stop comparing yourself to other moms, especially ones you see online. Another huge source of guilt for a lot of moms is seeing other mothers “do better”, and thus, starting to feel like they’re failing their own kids. And this has only gotten worse as more people share their lives on the internet. But not only is comparison something you should work to avoid, but many times the information you’re receiving isn’t even accurate. People tend to share the highlight reels of their life, you rarely see the tears and struggles that take place behind closed doors.
• Talk to a trusted someone about your feelings. Finally, when you’re battling mom guilt, it’s important that you don’t bottle up your emotions. So try to find someone you trust, that you can talk to about the feelings you’re having.

Final Thoughts About Mom Guilt

Mom guilt is such a common issue, and I think the majority (if not all) mothers have experienced it at one time or another. And I hope that knowledge, as well as the quotes and information I shared in this post has helped you in some way if you’re also struggling with it.

Thank you so much for reading, and if you’re interested in learning more about parenting, running a home, or managing finances… please check out some of my other content. Such as this article on teaching kids respect so that they can become the best people they can be!