Mom Guilt examines the beasts of self-doubt, anxiety, and cultural expectations that can quietly but pervasively color the experience of parenting. The questions at the heart of the work are the kind of visceral, intrusive thoughts that can feel monstrous: Am I doing enough? Will my child thrive because of me or in spite of me? Was is the right decision to take on the overwhelmingly difficult task of raising a child at all?
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These works highlight hands as symbols of care, juxtaposed with the womb space in positions that convey frustration, anxiety, shame, and exhaustion. This series seeks to give voice to these often-silenced experiences within a society that places immense expectations on parents - especially mothers - while offering little structural support.