A place on the tree
Feeling overwhelmed and angry as a new mother
1 person has stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
The situation
The exhaustion, overstimulation, and constant demands of caring for a baby can bring intense anger and the fear of losing control.
What it’s like
Afterward, a mother may feel guilt or shame about how she reacted, even when her anger was directed at the situation rather than the child.
Nearby on the tree
- Grieving the person you were before motherhood1
- Becoming physically rough with a child during emotional overwhelm1
- Holding a newborn baby for the first time1
- Feeling exhausted and unable to keep up with obligations1
- Feeling overwhelmed by family problems4
- Being yelled at by parents without emotional support3
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.
