Bad Moms
While there isn't a single famous book titled Memoirs of Bad Mommies 2 , the phrase often brings to mind the film franchise (specifically the sequel A Bad Moms Christmas ) or the rise of "unfiltered" parenting memoirs like Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died or Ayelet Waldman's Bad Mother .
The Pact:
After reaching their breaking point at a shopping mall food court, the trio makes a pact to "take Christmas back" by focusing on fun rather than perfection.
Chapter 2: The iPad Guilt
In this sequel, the floor is a buffet. A goldfish cracker falls under the car seat? It’s a snack for later. A piece of cheese falls on the kitchen floor? Just pick the lint off; it builds immunity. We used to puree organic kale. Now, if the kids eat a nugget that is somewhat chicken-adjacent, we consider it a victory. This is the reality of the "Bad Mommy" sequel: lowering standards to maintain sanity.
As mothers, we often lose ourselves in the process of raising our children. We put our own needs and desires on the backburner, and focus on being the best parents we can be. But in doing so, we often forget who we are, outside of motherhood. In "Memoirs of Bad Mommies 2," authors share their journeys of self-discovery, and the process of finding themselves again.
Starring:
Mila Kunis (Amy), Kristen Bell (Kiki), and Kathryn Hahn (Carla).
The "full" version includes three additional chapters that were cut from the mainstream release due to platform content policies. These chapters delve into Elena’s backstory as a victim of parental neglect herself, creating a cyclical tragedy rather than a simple redemption arc.
Here are the chapters they left out of the parenting books.