Why Amy Schumer Was Brave to Talk About Motherhood Struggles

Motherhood is beautiful.

But it’s also messy, exhausting, and full of guilt no one warns you about.

And when a celebrity opens up about that raw truth, it feels like a collective sigh of relief for mums everywhere.

Comedian Amy Schumer recently took to Instagram to share a deeply relatable post about the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood – and mums everywhere are saying, “I feel this.”

And her honesty goes a long way – in more ways than you might realise at first glance.

In this post, I’m sharing why it matters so much.

But first, hello!

My name is Ivana, and I am a mum of three boys, including twins.

I run MumsJourney, a blog dedicated to supporting mums through every stage of their motherhood journey.

I’m also the author of Motherhood: The Unspoken and an award-winning maternal mental health advocate and mentor.

After giving birth to my twins in 2016, I experienced severe PPD. It was the hardest time of my life, but it also showed me how much there is to motherhood people don’t talk about and how many mums don’t get the support they need.

Since then, I’ve made it my mission to help other mums feel heard, supported, and less alone.

In this post, I explain:

Why Amy’s honesty matters and helps mums feel less alone
What we can learn from her about being open about the reality motherhood
Why sharing our own struggles can make a real difference for ourselves and other mums

Amy Schumer’s Raw Post on Mum Guilt and Vulnerability

In a selfie with her son Gene, Amy wrote:

“Being his mom is heaven on earth and also means a constant feeling of guilt and vulnerability I will never get used to. Your heart feels like it’s outside your body and you’re too old to drink the feelings away like you used to. When you were in love and scared. Send help!!!”

The post quickly went viral, gaining over 3,000 comments. Many mums shared how much they related. Tan France commented:

“Yep. Exactly how it is and feels. It’s beautiful and terrifying.”

Mum Allison Ruth added:

“Oof do I get this. The greatest feeling of love I’ve ever experienced and also my biggest insecurity if I am doing a good enough job.”

This kind of honesty from a celebrity isbrave and beyond admirable.

Too often, social media only shows the picture-perfect version of motherhood: smiles, cuddles, and matching outfits… while the sleepless nights, tears, and guilt stay hidden.

Posts like Amy’s break that illusion and start real conversations about how mums truly feel.

Why Amy’s Honesty Is So Important

Let’s be honest—admitting that motherhood isn’t all sunshine and cuddles takes courage. But doing it with millions of people watching? That’s a whole new level of bravery.

Mums are often judged harshly: for how they parent, how they look, even how they feel. I talk more about mum shaming in this post.

Now, imagine being a celebrity, where a single comment can spark headlines, trolls, and judgement from strangers.

Yet Amy spoke up anyway.

And in doing so, she gave other mums permission to admit: “I feel this way too.”

The Power of Celebrity Mums Speaking Out

Every time a public figure like Amy shares the reality of motherhood, it chips away at the “perfect mum” myth.

And that’s a big deal.

Because let’s face it – guilt, worry, and self-doubt are normal parts of parenting.

But silence makes them heavier.

Normalising the Hard Stuff

When celebrity mums show vulnerability, it doesn’t just make headlines, it makes change.

It tells mums:

You’re not failing for feeling overwhelmed.
You don’t have to enjoy every moment.
You are not alone in this.

I talk more about how to protect your wellbeing here:

Thank You, Amy

Amy Schumer didn’t just post a selfie, she reminded mums everywhere that being vulnerable is a form of strength.

So thank you, Amy. For keeping it real.

For saying the quiet part out loud.

And for reminding us all that it’s not only okay to be vulnerable, it’s necessary.

It’s what mums need. It’s what we all need.

With love,

Ivana x

Why I Think Amy Schumer Was Brave to Talk About Her Motherhood Struggles