No More Mom Guilt




Hello ladies,

I’m specifically greeting ladies because I believe most of my readers are married and mothers. I know that’s not entirely true, but today’s topic is definitely for super moms.

This blog is dedicated to all the “guilty moms” who want to continue their careers after having a baby. So many questions arise after a baby is born—Will she continue her job? How many days or months will she take leave? And most importantly, why is she continuing her job after having a baby? Who will take care of the child? Some even say she should resume work only after 2–3 years.

Why do we have to answer these questions? And who are these people asking them? Instead, people should recognize the struggles of mothers who balance their careers, homes, and children. From what I see among my friends and people of my age group, many women are doing a great job even after having a baby—and their kids are growing up well too.

So, my dear moms, please don’t overthink quitting your career after having a baby. I know many of you may be in this situation. Trust me, no one forced me to make my choices—it was simply my circumstances that made me give my 100% to my family. And I have no regrets, because my family supported me throughout.

Lastly, I just want to say—don’t take too much stress and don’t lose hope. There is something within you—your skills, your potential, and your patience—that will create opportunities for you someday, whether at home or outside. And when that time comes, no one will question you. After a few years, even your child will understand that a mother has her own dreams and career too. They will learn to be independent and support you as well.

I may not be in the same situation as you, but that doesn’t mean you should feel guilty. You don’t need to carry that guilt anymore.

Thanks for reading. Please do share your thoughts in the comments 👇



Comments

Saloni said…
Rightly said. It’s not just a woman’s responsibility to raise the child. It takes a village to raise one. In this era everyone should understand that career and home both are equally important for a woman. You can’t ask her to choose one. So rather than giving her a tough time, try to be there for her, be her strong support system who help her manage the home and takes care of the kid in her absence in the same way she does when father is not around and is busy with his career. One more thing which I would like to highlight is an independent woman raises an independent child. They learn the importance of having a career, taking their own decisions and not at all settling for less. Finally it has to be the mother’s choice. It has to be her decision whether she wants to continue her career or manage both hand in hand. No one, no one should take decisions for her. And mothers, no matter how much you do, whatsoever you do, you’ll always feel you’re not doing enough. But believe me, you are doing great. Don’t lose yourself in raising your kid. “You matter”. And ultimately that’s what matters.
17 April 2026 at 18:16
Circle of SHE said…
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful and powerful perspective ❤️ I completely agree with you—it truly takes a village to raise a child, and a mother should never be made to feel like she has to choose between her career and her family. Support from family makes all the difference, and when a woman is supported, she can beautifully manage both.
I also loved your point about independent women raising independent children—that’s so true and so important in today’s time. At the end of the day, it should always be her choice, and respecting that choice is what really matters.
And yes, that feeling of “not doing enough” never really goes away, but reminders like yours help so much. Thank you for spreading such positivity and encouragement. Keep sharing your thoughts 👍
17 April 2026 at 22:40
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