What mother hasn’t, at one time or another, felt like she was completely failing at motherhood? Why is this feeling so universal, and what can a mom do to pull herself out of the despair it brings? I asked Risa Williams, psychotherapist and author of “The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit: 25 Tools to Worry Less, Relax More, and Boost Your Self-Esteem,” for her advice. Here’s what she said. The Epoch Times: Based on your professional experience, how common is it for moms to feel like they’re failing at motherhood? Risa Williams: Many moms are hard on themselves, and many moms expect themselves to be “perfect” a lot of the time. This usually comes from a feeling of wanting to provide the “best” childhood for our kids, and this can cause us to feel like we’re “falling short” of the often unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves. The Epoch Times: Why is …
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