Opinion

GREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I hate being a mum

By 2024-12-16T06:00:00

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In our fortnightly column ‘Great Sexpectations’ we answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us an email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here we answer someone who misses her life before having a baby.

Dear Woman Alive

My daughter is three months old and I hate being a mum. I’ve been married for ten years and we’ve been trying for a baby for the last five. We both talked about wanting children in marriage preparation classes and it was exciting thinking and talking about having little versions of us. But ever since Olivia arrived, all I can think about is the life I left behind and the lack of freedom. Everyone tells me what a blessing she is, and I know that, but I don’t feel like it. It feels more like a burden to me.

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