The Painful Relationship of Mothers with Work and Motherhood

This chapter discusses the painful relationship that many mothers have with being present in the early years of their children's lives, exploring the guilt and distress they feel when physically separated from their children due to working full-time jobs and having nannies. It shares personal stories of starting a nanny agency for nurturing nannies, but ultimately closing it due to a lack of appreciation from mothers. The chapter highlights the conflict women face when balancing work and motherhood, and the potential harm caused to both mothers and children in these situations.