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.

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