"Because truly, some of us went through 2025 so quickly, it feels like a blur. There were horrible things, but also good things? There were wonderful moments, but also terrifying moments? For some, it feels like we just kept shouting "What is happening?!" in 2025, and for others, we're really anxious that 2026 is going to be more of the same."
"New year, new... confessions? New Year's Eve and New Year's Day bring out a lot of feels for all of us, and in this week's Scary Mommy Confessions, our fellow moms aren't holding back. From stressing about what's to come in 2026 to torching the past of 2025, there's a lot to relate to this time of year. And if you don't really have an opinion (yet), reading other moms' new year confessions will surely have your own brain gears turning."
Mothers share a wide range of New Year feelings, from relief and celebration to grief and dread. Many report 2025 feeling like a blur, mixing horrible events with unexpected joys and terrifying moments alongside wonderful ones. Some mothers worry that 2026 will repeat recent hardships, while others seek to leave the past behind and embrace change. Anonymous confessions create a space for catharsis, communal understanding, and reassured solidarity. Regular invitation pathways enable anonymous participation through social platforms, and archives allow retrospective browsing of past confessions. The confessions serve to reduce isolation and prompt reflection as the calendar turns.
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