""I have been struggling. And this is something that I decided ... because it feels like another thing I have to put on my to-do list and take on the mental load for. And I just don't have the capacity to do it," she explained before noting that she also has kids born around this time a year so she's planning for birthdays plus all the holidays."
""They're going to be okay. And if this is something that feels like it's gonna break you this holiday season, put up that boundary and just know that it's okay to say no. And like honestly, you're probably gonna be so much better off protecting your own self. So you can show up for your kids when they are home from school.""
A mother refused all volunteering, donation, and classroom support requests at her child's school to reduce her mental load. She cited struggles with high-functioning anxiety in 2025 and simultaneous holiday and birthday responsibilities as reasons. She described the decision as freeing and said setting boundaries would preserve her capacity to care for her children at home. She reassured that other parents could step up to fill roles. Several commenters, including teachers and at least one parent, criticized the stance and said other parents do not always cover these needs.
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