04/06/2025
BAKIT PARANG LAGI AKONG GALIT?
Ever snapped at your kid tapos biglang nag-guilty ka agad?
Yung wala pa namang “big deal” na nangyari pero ang init na ng ulo mo?
Tapos iniisip mo, “Ano ba ’to, bakit ako ganito?”
Minsan hindi mo na alam kung pagod ka lang, may hormonal imbalance, o kung stress sa mga bayarin o banas ka sa asawa mong insensitive.
There was a time in my life na halos lahat ng tunog—iyak, kaluskos, tanong—felt like an attack. 🥹
I was surviving on 3 hours of interrupted sleep, may negosyo akong iniisip, workbooks sa dining table, at listahan ng mga kailangang bilhin na ako lang ang may alam.
But instead of saying “I’m overwhelmed,”
Ang lumalabas: “Ano ba kasi! Wala bang tutulong dito?!”
Mom rage is real.
And no, it doesn’t make you a bad mom.
Sometimes, it’s just your body screaming the things your mouth never got to say.
Mom rage is not just about being “mainitin ang ulo.”
It’s often the symptom—not the root.
It could be:
• Unmet needs (Sleep? Peace? Time alone?)
• Unspoken expectations
• Mental overload
• Emotional exhaustion
• Lack of help (na minsan tayo na rin ang hindi humihingi)
• Or simply… you’ve been holding it together for too long
And when you’ve been running on fumes, kahit maliit na bagay, nagiging spark sa loob ng puso mong puno na ng pressure.
PRACTICAL TIPS (Witty but Real):
1. PAUSE BEFORE YOU POP.
Train yourself to say: “Wait, am I angry… or am I exhausted?”
Try a 10-second reset before reacting. Minsan, that’s all it takes.
2. NAME IT TO TAME IT.
Instead of saying “Ang sungit ko,” try:
“I’m feeling overstimulated. Hindi ko pa na-pprocess ’to.”
Words can heal or hurt. Start by being kind to yourself.
3. ASK FOR HELP—AND RECEIVE IT.
Moms are not martyrs.
Delegate. Simplify. Release the myth of “ako na lang.”
Real strength is knowing when to pass the ball.
4. CREATE A SAFE DUMP SPACE.
Not everything needs to be fixed.
Pero kailangan ng lagayan.
Journal, prayer, or even a trusted friend—just talk it out before it builds up.
5. FORGIVE YOURSELF QUICKLY.
You’re not a robot. You’re not a monster.
You’re a human being with hormones, responsibilities, and a heart that gets tired too.
“You are not an angry mom. You are a tired woman who’s been quiet for too long.”
So if you’ve been asking, “Bakit parang lagi akong galit?”
Maybe it’s time to ask a deeper question:
“Kailan ko ba ulit inalagaan ang sarili ko?”
You’re not alone, Inay.
There’s nothing wrong with you.
You’re just carrying more than most people see—and it’s okay to release some of that weight today.
If this resonated with you, maybe it’s time for a reset.
I created Paano Mapagod sa Pagiging Mommy for moments like this—raw, real, and hopeful.
Comment “RESET” if you want to avail. I’ll send it to you privately. 💛
