It's a given that you'd expect parents to say how much they love their children, but there are few who confess that while they love their kids, they don't actually like being a parent.
However, one mum has confessed exactly that, after revealing that she loves her daughter, but at the same time, she resents her for the pain she's caused her body and for stripping her of her freedom.
Taking to Reddit, the mum admitted that she loves her daughter "so much it hurts," but she absolutely hates all the hardship and responsibility that comes with being a mother.
"I hate everything about being a parent; the constant need, no rest, no time off, 24/7 unpaid labour on top of full eight/nine hours of paid labour," she wrote on the forum.
"There is no freedom, only responsibility and worrying about everything. Not to mention the lack of finances that come with it."
While you might be forgiven for assuming the woman's pregnancy was accidental, she went on to confirm that her child was planned, but she felt like she was pressured into deciding to have kids.
"I let society and people around me convince me that I needed to have a child out of duty and now I'm here with a lifetime commitment," she added.
"I really loved my life before and now my body, my mental health, my sleep, and my youth are just draining away and it's been replaced with constant crying and worrying and anxiety."
But, while its a subject that's not often publicly spoken about, the mum was met with resounding response from other parents who could relate to her feelings and reassured her that she's not alone.
"Just here to tell you, you are not alone. I fight this feeling every day until I just give in and admit that yeah, being a parent sucks a** most of the time," another parent commented.
"Hang in there momma, and do reach out to friends, counsellors or any support systems you have."
Another added: "I feel EXACTLY the same way. My kids are so loved by me but I always feel like I have made a mistake in having them. There will come a day when they are their own person and I won't need to be a slave to their needs and wants and desires.
"But until then, there are times when I’m almost ready to get in my car and drive so far away or scream till I'm hoarse because I'm so frustrated."
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