No, I'm not "trying to be a perfect mom"

What does this language, said often about caregiving mothers, reveal about our values as a culture?

Hi, I’m Amber—former English teacher, current writer, wife + mother of three girls. One Tired Mother is a place for me to share my thoughts on motherhood that often challenge both the liberal feminist paradigm and the conservative Christian one. If you’re new here, I’d love to have you as a reader and conversation partner! If you’re already a regular re…