@jennahilliar: In my view, part of being a mom is creating a clean, organized home. Messy? Of course—that comes with having four kids who play and live here. But our home will never be dirty or overwhelmed with clutter. To me, a cared-for home is simply another way of caring for them— a place where they feel safe, calm, and loved. #stayathomemomlife #momof4 #momlife #sahmsoftiktok #reallifemom
My mom let it consume her. Cleaning was her way of nurturing us but she missed out of so many moments because she did nothing but clean, clean, clean. If she was awake, she was cleaning. It was exhausting for the whole household and while we all still love her, every one of us resents her for not being present.
2025-12-01 19:35:46
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mickireh 🇨🇦 :
Messy enough to be happy, clean enough to be healthy was my motto when my kids were young.
2025-12-02 14:13:10
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Zee❤️ :
If my house is clean, my mind feels lighter👌
2025-12-02 03:42:44
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Lidz | 🪴 :
I agree when it piles up it messes with my mental health bad 😩
2025-12-01 07:00:30
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Overcoming The World :
There’s a balance. Like Martha in Matthew. She worries so much about cleaning, cooking and hosting she misses out on the most important things. Make sure cleaning doesn’t replace being with your family.
2025-12-02 05:18:59
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Chantelle Poppe :
yes! I hate being told the mess can wait .. wait till what? till it's so bad it takes 3 times as long to do? no thanks
2025-12-02 16:37:46
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haileyy 🫶✨ :
why are y’all literally getting mad at a mother for keeping her house clean? if it was the other way around y’all would be hating bc her house would be dirty. when you let the mess wait it gets harder & harder to take care of. for a lot of ppl daily cleaning is just a part of parenting. kids deserve a clean home.
2025-12-02 09:11:08
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S1141 :
But when do you rest ? Kids don’t even notice the mess. Unless it was really bothering mine I wouldn’t work myself to this extent. Cleaning every second of the day? No thanks.
2025-12-02 04:36:21
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S0UL4REAL888 :
Hi Jenna my name is also a Jenna and ima SAHM 🤝💘 and u put this perfectly into words I couldn’t THANK YOU !
2025-12-03 04:55:28
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Ana Culbertson Brett :
Thank you for this. I don’t think some people truly understand how a home in chaos can truly impact us. I grew up in an OCD type house & by default I’ve carried that with me. A home that’s messy or dirty is such an issue for me even when I wish it wasn’t.
2025-12-15 15:56:41
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Ambs :
When you actually take care of your space consistently it doesn’t take but maybe 30 min to clean up and keep a tidy home so that everyone can have a happy space, including mom. I’m sure she isn’t missing any time with her kiddos. I feel the exact same way and as she explained it actually helps us be a better mom so that we can give that time without any other thoughts about what needs to be done 🤷🏼♀️
2025-12-03 02:31:33
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Layne 🌼 :
There can be balance with being present AND having a clean home. It’s exhausting, but my house stays clean for MY mental health
2025-12-02 12:50:40
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Miranda :
THIS! 😭🙏💙 It’s not about “being too much” or a “neat freak”. Clean house means for a clean mind!
2025-12-01 06:47:27
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Meghan Kelly :
I found my people! 🥰
2025-12-02 16:48:10
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Lauren Harrell :
I get so much anxiety when my house is a mess or dirty. I literally cannot think about anything else, so I'm no good to anyone until it's clean.
2025-12-01 23:24:51
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Home Ed Mama Bex LN1 :
All the people saying about not being present with them because you spend a little time cleaning everyday! Bet they’re happy to send their kids to school for 6 hours a day though 🤦🏻♀️
2025-12-02 22:05:16
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julietaylortok :
There’s always a balance. Don’t be too busy giving kids a good life you forget to give them a good day.
2025-12-02 02:30:33
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MindsetResetDaily :
So true!
2026-01-11 11:58:21
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Alexis Salter :
Clean house = Clear mind 🫶🏼
2025-12-30 00:00:48
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Shyla :
And then it's a mess within 5 minutes 😔
2025-12-02 04:33:02
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daniellerothstein :
This. But then I feel immensely guilty for doing that and like I “missed” something..
2025-12-01 16:50:11
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Missrhodecap :
Mopping around the rug has me unhinged
2025-12-02 01:31:42
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nictool15 :
Don’t let it make you snap at your family or miss out on being with your kids. Therapy like DBT, CBT, EMDR help with these compulsive/overwhelming feelings.
2025-12-02 01:24:06
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Meeeeelkins :
But then you ignore kids while cleaning cleaning cleaning and organizing. Trust me. My mom was this way growing up. Big OCD. Not what kids need or want either
2025-12-01 21:16:19
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