Online Mommy Culture Can Be So Toxic Sometimes—Here Are Some Tips To Avoid The Nastiness
Motherhood is seriously underrated. We don't live in a society that exactly prioritizes motherhood and encourages women to realize the significance of raising a child above a career or material gains. That's why so many moms turn to online mommy groups; they're looking for a group of like-minded women who value motherhood as much as they do.
As much as we want mommy groups to be a place of support and encouragement, they can often turn into toxic cesspools of self-righteousness and unnecessary judgment. I've heard countless stories of moms who have had horrible experiences with a mommy group they recently joined. Homebirth mamas judge hospital birth moms, and vice versa. There is a feud between breastfeeding and formula-feeding moms. It all gets so petty and hurtful sometimes, especially considering the fact that we're just trying to do our best for our unique babies.