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Mental Load, Burnout, and the Invisible Work of Motherhood

The mental load is the invisible planning, tracking, organizing, and anticipating that goes into running a household, supporting a child’s needs, and keeping everyone afloat.

It sounds like:

  • “We’re out of oat milk.”

  • “I need to schedule that IEP meeting.”

  • “Is she eating enough at school?”

  • “Did I ever respond to that email from the teacher?”

It includes the emotional labor of comforting tantrums, noticing your child’s sensory shifts, and carrying the weight of everyone’s wellness while often ignoring your own.

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