Brief
Parenting a Fourth Child Leaves One Woman Exhausted, Now Focused on Future
A mother who had four children in five years admits the experience was draining, but she now aims to build friendships with her kids as they grow.
By Felo News Desk · Published
After having four children within five years, a mother admitted that full‑time parenthood was exhausting and that she had struggled to find fulfillment in the role. She said the constant demands of pregnancy, breastfeeding, and childcare left her physically and emotionally drained, and that she had felt “disillusioned” and “existentially tired.” The mother, who is now divorced and remarried, explained that she has shifted her focus to prioritising her own mental health, carving out time for therapy and socialising with friends. She also said she is looking forward to being friends with her children as they become adults, rather than simply raising them. The story was reported by Insider.com on 28 September 2026.
Key facts
- The mother had four children in five years (insider.com)
- She feels exhausted and disillusioned by full‑time parenting (insider.com)
- She is now divorced and remarried (insider.com)
- She prioritises mental health through therapy and socialising (insider.com)
- She plans to be friends with her children as adults (insider.com)
Sources
- [1] insider.com — originally reported as “Raising 4 kids is wearing me down. I'm looking forward to connecting with them as adults.”
