No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms The Difference Between Gratitude and Toxic Gratefulness in Motherhood
Feb 20, 2024
Dive into the complex world of motherhood as the hosts tackle the concept of toxic gratefulness. They challenge societal pressures that push moms to smile through struggles, advocating for the acceptance of negative emotions. Explore the influence of patriarchy on these expectations and how harmful positivity can silence genuine feelings. Learn practical strategies for authentic gratitude and hear relatable anecdotes about everyday practices that celebrate small wins. It's a refreshing reminder that being a happy mom means embracing all emotions.
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Gratitude Can Become Gaslighting
- Toxic gratefulness frames normal negative emotions as proof you're ungrateful and wrong.
- JoAnn Crohn warns this gaslights moms and smothers legitimate feelings like anger and overwhelm.
Praise For Chores Hides Unequal Labor
- Memes that celebrate chores as 'privilege' normalize unequal labor and silence women's anger.
- Brie Tucker says those messages keep moms shouldering everything and block social change.
Community Member Labeled A Complainer
- A Balance community member felt shut down when asking for help because she was labeled a complainer.
- Brie Tucker and JoAnn Crohn use this example to show how gratitude narratives silence requests for support.
