There's nothing easy about the first year of parenthood, one that's full of messy surprises. While there’s no way to prepare for some of these experiences, it can often help to hear from those who are in the trenches.
This Mom Gets Brutally Honest About Stuff No One Tells You About Having Kids
By
Editorial Staff in
Amazing
On 16th January 2017
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#1
But one mom feels like people don't really tell you what you need to know — the nitty-gritty details that aren't just changing diapers and midnight feedings.
#2 In a viral Facebook post, titled “The things no one told me,” U.K. mom and blogger Gylisa Jayne got honest about these “real” parenting moments.
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#3 It clearly struck a chord, as it's been shared more than 69,600 times, with more than 26,000 people leaving comments and sharing their own stories.
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“So many women now reach out to me to tell me that I’ve written what they were thinking but never found the words for,” Jayne said. “I’ve found writing honestly about parenting has helped so many people realize that these moments are totally normal! It’s made women who otherwise wouldn’t have spoken about it feel like they aren’t the only one.”
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#5 If you’re a parent, what would you add to the list?
