'I'm Having An Emotional Affair'
17 parents tell us what’s really on their minds
Halloween season, which started on July 5 (if marketing emails and drug store displays are to be believed), is finally kicking into full gear. Maybe you love all things spooky and can’t wait to do the most for the next several weeks... or maybe you’re cursing the day someone came up with the term “boo basket.” If you’re in the latter camp, at least one member of our Confessions crew this week agrees with you. Read on for Halloween fatigue, relationship drama, homework woes, and more.
Scary Mommy Confessions are a tried-and-true part of what makes our site so fun. If you want to anonymously confess, please tell all through the link here. And if you want to browse past Confessions, head here.
I wish I was their fun cool aunt instead of their nagging overwhelmed frustrated mom
Confessional #41019872
Sick of my husband saying he’s “helping” me with house chores
Confessional #41026781
Why are “boo baskets” a thing? And Halloween advent calendars? Enough!
Confessional #48293786
I want a second baby but my husband doesn’t because our first is so high energy.
Confessional #46265372
Im completely burnt out at work, but can’t afford to take a day off and resent my hubs
Confessional #49098790
I sometimes dread weekends because then I have to fulltime parent my kids. I like missing them
Confessional #44829376
I’m tired of being the only one who sees what needs to be done around the house.
Confessional #41281726
Monthly dress up at school - why?!
Confessional #47265908
After 26 yrs married and two grown kids, I finally feel like hubs really loves me. Glad I didn’t leave.
Confessional #41272148
I cheated on my husband with my hs boyfriend.
Confessional #49812376
37 diagnosed OCD. Started meds but diagnosis made anxiety worse. Feel so alone
Confessional #41827938
I resent my husband for being unemployed while I work and do so much around the house
Confessional #41278125
I want to boycott my kids homework. Abolish homework!
Confessional #41218509
My sister left her family and now I’m playing the mom part
Confessional #44812093
I’m having an emotional affair with a coworker.
Confessional #45162876
Sports and school fundraisers are getting out of hand
Confessional #41870926
I just want to be a SAHM with childcare and a 6 figure salary
Confessional #41029873
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