Comments on: Overcoming Mom Guilt: Why I Un-Quit

By: Virginia Ripple

Virginia Ripple — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:24:24 +0000

Needed to read this today. I’ve been struggling with the same issues, writing vs being a good Mommy/wife/you-name-it, and this post really made me think about what’s best for everyone. As the saying goes, “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” 🙂

By: C.A. Morgan

C.A. Morgan — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:28:54 +0000

Wow, I can really relate, even though I did stop writing for a longer period of time. Looking back, I know that I would have been a better mom to my first four had I kept up with my passion for writing during their formative years. Instead, I was often a growl-ly, discontented bear. My youngest has had to share me with my literary children, but she is sharing a mom who is happier and more fulfilled, and therefore a lot more fun!

By: Iqra Asad

Iqra Asad — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 01:23:03 +0000

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing!

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:22:31 +0000

You have absolutely done something right! Showing you children that dreams are worth pursuing is a priceless gift. So is being your best, complete self for them. Thank you for sharing your story.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 20:31:25 +0000

I just finished a novel and my son is six months old. It’s a good balance. We are mums but we are also human beings with passion and needs. I’m a better mum because I know that my passion for writing is not quelled because people think I should stop everything. My son gets the same amount of attention but I’m in a better place because I have that balance xxx

By: Jennifer S. Alderson

Jennifer S. Alderson — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:36:52 +0000

This is so true! I wrote my first novel during my infant son’s naps because it was the only guilt-free time I had to do so. It was my way of keeping sane even when every around me saw it as a silly little hobby. Most of us have enough trouble justifying time for writing anyway, without all this extra criticism heaped on top. Good for you!