Victoria from Life Starring the Kids and Me came up with a new weekly meme for Fridays called Mommy Confessions. Confess something every Friday and see what responses you get back! To see more please click here.
My Mommy Confession this week is, I am a complete nut when it comes to my children’s safety. *understatement alert* I was a victim of sexual assault for years and it has made me an overprotective parent. When my first daughter was born I was supposed to go back to work when she was 6 months old but the thought of leaving her with anyone scared the crap out of me. My husband and I decided that it would be best for me to become a SAHM, so I did. Just the mere thought of having someone else in charge of my children, their safety, well being and so on gives me anxiety. I don’t let my kids go to sleepovers, stay a long while at friends’ houses and I’ve *never* had a babysitter for them except for my parents or sister…and I probably never will. I know that at some point I will have to let go a little and give them more freedom but for right now they are young and so I get to make and set the rules. When they are older I can see myself getting worse instead of better. Going on dates, out to the mall and movies with friends, going off to college…sigh…I honestly don’t know how I’ll handle it. I will probably be that mom that follows behind at the mall and sits behind them in the movie theater and moves next door to the college dorm just to make sure my little beauties are safe and sound.
I hate that I worry constantly! I hate that I have friends that think I am extreme when it comes to my kids. But I would rather be safe than sorry. Believe me, once something bad happens there’s no turning back…it’s too late and the damage is done. I just can’t take that risk. I have hoped my whole adult life that I went through the things I did so that I could keep my kids safer, so that what happened to me would never happen to them. Maybe one day I’ll be able to relax a bit but I really don’t see that happening. Ok so there’s my Friday Mommy Confession. What’s yours?
About Stefanie
I think it’s impossible to go through so much and not have it effect how you parent. I know I’m very overprotective of my son. I’d much rather be a little too cautious than have anything happen to him.
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I feel you, I think we all as mommy’s can be overprotected, well the good ones anyway! I love your friday idea
My mommy confession would be..I HATE giving my kids candy & sweets during the week, but when I want to do something online, I give them ice-pops to keep them quiet..shhhhhhh don’t tell no one LMAO
Hey mama! I feel the same way about leaving my daughter with ANYONE, family included and she is not even here yet. I guess that comes with being a mom. <3
-beth @ Adayinthelifeofanewmom
it’s our job to keep them safe. only u can decide the best way to do that;)