Name: Why I Quit trying to be the Perfect Mom (and You Should Too)
Uploaded: 2025-10-01T00:30:00+00:00
Duration: 7 min 35 s
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Why I Quit Trying to Be the Perfect Mom (and You Should Too) // I spent years trying to be the “perfect mom” — holding everything together, carrying roles that were never mine to bear, and living under constant mom guilt. I thought if I could just do it all right, maybe my child wouldn’t have pulled away. But chasing perfection nearly broke me… and it didn’t stop the distance.
If you’re exhausted from striving, weighed down by guilt, or navigating estrangement with your adult child, this video is for you. 💛
In this video, I’ll share:
✔️ Why perfectionism is a trap for moms
✔️ How guilt keeps you stuck in the past
✔️ Why the “perfect mom myth” hurts relationships
✔️ How to find freedom in imperfect parenting
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You don’t have to carry perfection anymore. You don’t have to let guilt define you.
You can step into peace, freedom, and empowerment — even in the middle of estrangement.
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0:00 - Why I Quit trying to be the Perfect Mom ( and You Should Too)
0:45 - The Myth of Perfectionism
03:40 - The Cost of Mom Guilt
06:42 - Embracing Imperfect Parenting

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