The article discusses the intense mental load experienced by primary parents, often leading to burnout. A father, Cedric Thompson Jr., shared his experience of being the sole parent while his wife traveled, highlighting the emotional strain that accompanies the physical tasks of childcare. He realized that while he anticipated difficulties, he was unprepared for the cognitive burden of planning and remembering family needs, which deeply affected him. This experience has sparked greater empathy and a desire to actively support his partner in managing the mental load.
I was prepared for the cleaning, lodging back and forth, the unexpected sickness, the feeding, the sleeping, but one thing I was not prepared for was the mental load.
I truly understand what she means by this mental load and how draining it is. This has really opened my eyes and it's making me ask myself, what more can I be doing?
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