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In times of social media, the pressure to be a perfect mom, woman, wife, daughter, a female version of a superhuman is beyond words.

It takes one scroll through the feed and you see breastfeeding moms running marathons, moms nailing their fashionable OOTDs (Outfit Of The Day), moms winning awards, landing campaigns, and ruling the world in what feels like a 40-hour-long day. Just look at Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission known as the “Mother of the Nation” while being a mother to 7 children. The question is “how?” and it’s probably an open-ended one.

So this parody Instagram account Moms Behaving Badly is a breath of fresh air. It brings moms back from the sky highs of infinite perfection right down to earth where the hot messes, aka the rest of us, live. No wonder the page has a whopping 1 million followers, showing how much its content resonates with people. Below we selected some of the most hilarious posts from Moms Behaving Badly, so scroll down and enjoy!

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Yesss!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And re-reading the same book 900x to someone and then getting told that somebody else does it better and you are doing it all wrong. And the book must be either mysteriously sticky, wet, or both.

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Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. The pressure society puts on moms is unbelievable. Expecting moms are told countless ways how they “should" give birth, feed their baby, build their career, promote a healthy relationship with the baby, and so on and so on. Meanwhile, moms who delivered a baby are expected to “get back on track,” meaning life, work, family duties, body shape and size should be the way society wants. If not, many moms feel like they failed, hence self-worth problems and even depression may emerge.

This survey commissioned by TIME found that half of 913 new mothers that participated had experienced regret, shame, guilt or anger, mostly due to unexpected complications and lack of support. And that’s not all.

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More than 70% felt pressured to do things a certain way. More than half said a natural birth was extremely or very important, yet 43% wound up needing drugs or an epidural, and 22% had unplanned C-sections. Breastfeeding, too, proved a greater challenge than anticipated. Out of the 20% who planned to breastfeed for at least a year, fewer than half actually did.

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The majority of mothers in the survey pointed to “society in general” as the source of the pressure, followed by doctors and other mothers. Sadly, this has become the new norm and not many women dare to publicly talk about it in fear of being dubbed “selfish” and “not good enough.”

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So no wonder so many women these days choose to stay single and/or childfree. Contrary to common belief, a new study found child-free people are as happy as parents, with the authors surprised by just how many men and women indicated they didn’t want to have kids. The result follows the larger trend of Americans having fewer children in general: the U.S. birth rate fell to a record low last year and there could be 300,000 to 500,000 fewer births in 2021, according to some estimates.

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Yesssssss

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, and I'm never quite sure whether I'm deep cleaning BECAUSE I'm mad at the world and being passive- aggressive about it and want them to slowly back away from the crazy lady with the scrub brush and bleach, or whether I'm mad at the world because I'm having to deep clean AGAIN and I'm the only person doing it.

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Me Too!

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So to find out more about why more and more women consciously decide to opt out from parenthood, we spoke with the relationship coach Jane Parker. “I think there are many possible reasons and each woman who chooses to be childfree and/or single has a unique reason for themselves,” she told Bored Panda.

Parker explained that some women realize that their career is more important to them than having children or getting married. “Devoting your life to caring for another is a very big choice to make, and not all women want to commit to that. Life without children can create more ease for adventure, unlimited possibilities, and freedom of choice.”

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#17

And I Have A Headache

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm on Bored Panda. I should be asleep by now. Naw, one more comment.

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Another reason may be finances. “Maybe some women just love the idea of only needing to think and take care of only themselves and aren't willing to make the sacrifices that parenting requires,” Parker said.The relationship coach said that childfree women may not want the responsibility of raising a child or, quite simply, “they love their life exactly how it is and don't want to change it to fit around a child.”

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#25

Not A Good Look On Me

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me. and don't even get me started on how Look like when I take it off.

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#26

If This Ain’t The Truth!

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Jen T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS! You people have conditioned me to yell because apparently you’re deaf otherwise!

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#27

Surprise! I’m Not Really A Troll

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witchling
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah. When you get a good nights sleep and someone says wow! you look great today. What do I normally look like???

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Ugh

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Donna Clanclan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You might not be wrong though. My hubby doesn't use soap. Just rinses the dishes and puts them away...wet, with food still stuck on. 'It's good enough!' No...no it really isn't.

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#38

Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That

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Izzy Curer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like breakfast, but sometimes I'm just not in the mood right after waking up, you know? Why force it on yourself.

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#39

Right?

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Emma A
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's only two things I like since entering my adult years one is food.

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#41

I Feel This So Hard Right Now

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And done on a Friday night even, because, party night, and bed by 9.

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#44

This Would Happen Once In My Household

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband ate my leftovers. Once. 10 years ago. He still talks about my wrath when I discovered they were missing. He hasn't touched my leftover food since then.

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Yesssssss

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Donna Clanclan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two years ago, I joked to a friend that next year we will do a destination Xmas and skip all the cooking. She loved the idea and made it happen for her family. We thought we knew what she was like stressed out at Xmas. Whew, we had no idea. Her family were not in the spirit for it and made the whole trip miserable from what I've been told. Meanwhile, I spent the week leading up to the 25th trying to convince 3 people that we don't need 8 different pies for a dinner for 4. We had 8 pies. This year, I'm proposing that she and I leave together and let the others sort themselves out.

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#48

Targaritas? I’m Sold!

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shae
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not random sh*t, I need all of this, but not as much as I need a Targerita

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#49

Sounds About Right

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Elaine N
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg… I’m going to confess it all… It’s a dagger in my heart! Waauw. I was not expecting this.

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#50

This Made Me Laugh!!

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witchling
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just noticed that this past Christmas and laughed. As I looked at my mug of Irish coffee.

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#51

Well S**t

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Zophra
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel that way about reaching "free shipping" with online shopping.

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#53

It Is Time…and I’m Tired Af

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, looks accurate, and that's before all the eating food, opening presents, and cleaning up wrapping paper...

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#54

Do You Do This Too? If So, What Are Some Of Your Faves?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg, I am always so embarrassed thinking I was the only one who does that!

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#56

Who Knew Grocery Shopping Was So Soothing

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Emma A
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waaait....It's just dawned on me that this is what I do.

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#59

Great Idea!

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Sheila Stamey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sleepy, grumpy,first day of school seven and nine year olds. Less " getting ready" than "oh your going"

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#60

Why Are You Doing It That Way?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pulls out nearly every tool he has except the one he really needs. Asks for help but doesn't tell you what he needs you to do. You're supposed to mind read. Makes mess, grumbles for an hour, then storms off to the bar in a fit of anger when he can't seem to do whatever. Meanwhile, teenage son finishes the project in about 10 minutes with no help.

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#61

This Made Me Giggle!

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#63

Yes Please

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want you take the best parts off the board, put it in a hoagie bun with a little spicy mustard, and wrap it in paper.. To go.. Thanks

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#64

Peggy Does Not Care

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Seán Baron
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've just scared the pigeons on my balcony because of my laughing at this!!!!

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#66

Morning Giggles!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel the pain of this post. I drive a school bus so I can't even step outside 😐

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#67

Tag Your Squad!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no squad and I'm jealous of women who do. Until I think about all the energy you must put into maintaining the squad.

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#68

This Is Your Psa That’s It’s Open Window Season Again!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or a kitchen full of bread crumbs. On. Every. Fücking. Counter. ALL OF THEM

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Anyone?

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Donna Clanclan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not kids, dog. I swear it gets on my last nerve when he isn't patient with the dog. I can't stand to be around the dog when he's energetic, but my hubby isn't allowed to feel the same way. Its his dog. He better suck it up and be energetic too. The dog's noticed and will go to him for petting, but not cuddle time. Cuddle time is all mommy time. She doesn't yell just because the dog needs a walk or to be fed or is scared of the thunder.

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#70

Nailed It

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#72

And The Big Sticker For My Crush!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me making sure my friends got the colours/animals I knew they liked, and then panicking for 10 minutes trying to guess if the kid who sat on the other side of the room liked dogs or cats, so I wouldn't offend them.

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