Summary
A woman named Martina left a mothers' group because she felt judged for her parenting choices. Another mother, Rachel, also experienced exclusion from a different group, highlighting the challenges new mothers face in social settings. The article discusses how such groups can become competitive and judgmental, making some mothers feel isolated.
Key Facts
- Martina left a baby signing class group after feeling judged for her parenting choices like bottle-feeding and having a C-section.
- Martina experienced similar judgment when trying to connect through a social app for new and expectant mothers.
- Ashley Tisdale, an American actress, also encountered exclusion in a "toxic mom group."
- Clinical psychologist Dr. Noëlle Santorelli explains that new motherhood can trigger insecurity and fear of exclusion.
- Mothers' groups can become competitive and sometimes involve gossip and passive-aggressive behavior.
- Rachel, another mother, initially found support but later faced exclusion from her local moms' group in Virginia.
- Exclusion and judgment in these groups can lead to feelings of shame and confusion for affected mothers.
- Both Martina and Rachel tried addressing issues with their groups but found limited success.
