A short post shared on X has sparked widespread conversation online after a mother openly reflected on her experience with motherhood.
X user Damilola ÌRÀWÒ wrote:
“It took being a mom to realize that I didn’t really want to be a mom.
Motherhood <<<<<<”
The tweet quickly gained traction, drawing millions of views and thousands of reactions from users across social media.
While some people criticised the post and described it as insensitive, many others said it captured feelings they had struggled to put into words. For them, the tweet was not about a lack of love for children, but about the emotional and mental weight that often comes with parenting.
Motherhood is frequently presented as something every woman should want and enjoy. But for many women, the reality can be far more complicated. It can involve exhaustion, identity loss, and constant pressure to live up to expectations that leave little room for honesty.
The strong reactions to the post highlight how difficult it still is for women to speak openly about motherhood without fear of judgment. Expressing regret or even doubt is often treated as taboo, even though such feelings are more common than many are willing to admit.
Supporters of the tweet argue that conversations like this are necessary, especially as more women speak about mental health, burnout, and the need for better support systems for mothers.
Whether viewed as controversial or relatable, the tweet has opened up discussions about choice, honesty, and the realities of motherhood beyond the idealised image often shared online.
