Is being “Supermom” always worth it? In this episode of Coming In Hot, Caroline shares why she quit the PTA — and why walking away made her a better mom, not a worse one.
As the daughter of Cuban and Venezuelan immigrant parents who rarely attended school events, Caroline grew up feeling unseen. As a mom, she swung the other way — volunteering nonstop, saying yes to everything, and trying to do what her parents couldn’t.
Art docent. Room parent. PTA board member. Gala lead.
But the pressure, politics, gossip, and expectations started stealing her peace.
When she was called into a meeting over an Instagram story where she expressed frustration (without naming names), she realized something bigger: she was dimming her light and losing herself trying to fit in.
This episode is about:
• Mom guilt
• PTA politics
• Overcompensating for your childhood
• Setting boundaries
• Choosing peace over pressure
Sometimes quitting isn’t failing — it’s protecting your energy.
If you’ve ever felt bu...
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