Back when we were kids, we were either raised in large families, where there was a back up- another pair of eyes to take care of the kids when the mom used to breathe, or the percentage of working moms was lesser- or simply it was easier, for no particular reason.
Cut to today and we all know how we’re juggling work, family and life in general. We are trying to do it all and it is tough guys and we totally get it.
And while we may think that celebrities have it easy, that’s not really the case. A case in point is a recent interview where Serena Williams, mom to 4-year-old Alexis Olympia talked about how being away from her daughter for work or tournaments and juggling her many roles of sportsperson, mom, entrepreneur and wife is difficult.
Now it doesn’t matter if you are a stay at home mom, a regular working mom or a celebrity mom like tennis world champion Serena Williams – we have all dealt with mom guilt at some point.
Serena talks openly about mom guilt and said
Mom guilt is real. I always feel so guilty when I’m doing something on my own. “I don’t know if I’m a good mom, and I don’t know if my method works, but I’m very hands-on with my daughter, and it was the same with our parents.
We have all felt those pangs when we leave the kids at home and go off to work. But that doesn’t mean you give up your dreams. Finding the balance if possible is up to you.
How Does She Do It All?
So I’ve set really good boundaries, but then after work, I’m going right to my daughter. And that’s amazing and good, but now it’s like, ‘okay, what happens to Serena?
Check out this cute video of mommy-daughter having some fun together
Serena Williams has in the past opened up about the mental and physical fatigue that comes with covering multiple roles.
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