Why the Stories We Grew Up With Might Be Hurting Us

The truth is, a lot of our “fairy tales” were never meant to help us heal.

Ever look back on childhood stories and wonder… was that really a happy ending?

Same.

At Mom Bomb, we’re all about helping moms (and families) feel good. But feeling good means more than bath bombs and gift sets—it means clearing out the stories that keep us stuck.

Wait… Peter Pan Was the Villain?

Let’s take a look at some of our childhood classics:

Peter Pan?
A kid who steals other kids away from their families—and kicks them out when they grow up.

Pinocchio?
A puppet who’s told he can only become real if he stops asking questions, never lies, and does everything his “father” says.

These stories may sound magical on the surface. But underneath? They carry heavy messages:

• You only earn love through pain.

• Growing up is a punishment.

• Freedom means losing your voice.

Stories Have Power

The truth is, stories aren’t just for entertainment.
They shape how we see love, motherhood, success—even ourselves.

And when those stories are built on pain, we carry that pain into adulthood. We pass it down, even if we don’t mean to.

But guess what?

We can rewrite the script.

Choose Truth. Choose Healing.

At Mom Bomb, we believe in new myths.
The kind that tell you:

• You’re worthy, just as you are.

• Love doesn’t have to hurt.

• Moms deserve care, rest, and joy.

That’s why we donate 100% of our profits to moms in crisis. And that’s why we make products designed to help you unwind, reset, and remember your worth.

Because real stories—the ones that heal—don’t come from fairy tales.
They come from you.

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