Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Rupali Ganguly Shares Working Mother's Guilt, Psychologist Offers Solutions
Some moms who work feel sad because they think they aren't spending enough time with their kids.
An actress named Rupali Ganguly said she missed watching her son grow up because she was busy playing a mom on TV.
A psychologist explained that this is common because moms try to be good at work and at home, which is hard.
Society also has ideas about what a 'good mom' should do, making moms feel like they're not doing enough.
To feel better, moms can try to be a 'good enough' parent, be kind to themselves, and set boundaries.
It's also important for dads or partners to help with chores and childcare as a team.
If the guilt is too much, talking to a therapist can help.
Actress Rupali Ganguly expressed guilt over missing her son's growth due to her acting career.
Psychologist Mehezabin Dordi explains that working mothers' guilt stems from conflicting demands and societal expectations of 'intensive mothering'.
Societal pressure and the ideal of a 'good mother' contribute significantly to feelings of inadequacy.
Strategies to manage guilt include being a 'good enough' parent, self-compassion, setting boundaries, and focusing on quality time.
Supportive partners who share responsibilities and practice co-parenting are crucial in reducing a working mother's guilt.
- Who
- Rupali Ganguly (Actress) and Mehezabin Dordi (Clinical Psychologist)
- What
- Discussion on the guilt experienced by working mothers and strategies to manage it, prompted by an actress's personal confession.
- When
- Star Parivaar Awards 2025 (for the award), contemporary discussion (for the psychological insights)
- Where
- Indian television industry; psychological insights from Mumbai
- Why
- To explore the emotional and societal factors contributing to working mother's guilt and to offer practical advice for managing it.
- Actress Awarded
- Best Maa at Star Parivaar Awards 2025
- Actress
- Rupali Ganguly
- TV Show
- Anupamaa
- Expert
- Mehezabin Dordi, Clinical Psychologist
- Key Themes
- Working Mother's Guilt, Societal Expectations, Supportive Partners