Spooky Season, Scarier Stories | I Confess, I’m a Mess Ep. 2 🎃

Welcome back! This week, it’s spooky season, so we’re sharing real stories from parents who saw, heard, and experienced things they still can’t explain. Turns out the scariest part of parenting isn’t the tantrums.

Maybe leave a light on for this one. (I sure will…)

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to I Confess, I’m a Mess

00:46 My Spooky Confession

07:34 The Man Behind the Monitor

13:11 Mom, She’s Right There

17:40 Why Were You Staring at the Microwave?

21:49 He Was at Work... So Who Came Home?

26:04 Outro

Special thanks to these community members for sharing their stories. Your honesty makes this space possible. 🧡:

u/Abnormal_Egg (https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1pmzsz7/comment/nu49c6i/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)

u/worthlesscommotion (https://www.reddit.com/r/Glitch_in_the_Matrix/s/2cL7QwxasZ )

Have a confession of your own?

Send it to confessions@iconfessimamess.com or post it in the official subreddit r/IConfessImAMess. Anonymous or not, the choice is yours. Your story might be featured in a future episode.

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If we’re all a mess… maybe none of us really are.

Welcome to the very first episode of I Confess, I’m a Mess! (Ahhh I'm so excited to be here!!)

I’m kicking off the show with my own confession, then sharing four stories about the things parents rarely admit out loud: guilt, doubt, disconnection, and the moments that make it all worth it. No filters, no judgment. Just honest stories and the reminder that you’re not alone in the mess.

Timeline

00:00 Welcome to I Confess, I’m a Mess

00:46 My Confession

02:51 I Confused What They Needed With What I Needed

10:51 I Feel Like I Made A Mistake By Becoming A Mom.

18:43 Postpartum Isn’t Just for Moms

27:45 I Wasn't Bonded — Until I Was

36:24 Outro

Special thanks to these community members for sharing their stories. Your honesty makes this space possible. 🖤:u/saladflambe (https://www.reddit.com/r/Parenting/s/LuZJLpFv4u)

u/Butternut_Sloth (https://www.reddit.com/r/toddlers/s/M4OINZPFfy)

If any of this hit close to home:

Postpartum depression can affect moms and dads, and it doesn’t always look like sadness. If you’re struggling, please talk to your doctor or someone you trust.Postpartum Support International Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (call or text)

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 (US).

Have a confession of your own?

Send it to confessions@iconfessimamess.com or post it in the official subreddit r/IConfessImAMess. Anonymous or not, the choice is yours. Your story might be featured in a future episode.

📸 Instagram: @iconfessimamess

Liked what you heard? Support the chaos with a cup of coffee (*Cough* or wine *Cough*) ☕🍷😊: https://buymeacoffee.com/iconfessimamess

If we’re all a mess… maybe none of us really are.