During Mental Health Awareness Month and Mother's Day, the article emphasizes the importance of mothers prioritizing their mental health. A Gallup poll revealed that many mothers face significant stress, worry, and feelings of depression, especially those caring for neurodivergent children. The author, sharing personal experiences, underscores the need to break the cycle of self-sacrifice. Using the airplane analogy of securing one's oxygen mask first before assisting others, it highlights the importance of self-care for overall family health.
A recent Gallup poll found that 50% of mothers feel stressed, highlighting a critical need for moms to prioritize their mental health over self-sacrifice.
Moms of children with disabilities face unique challenges, with studies showing their chronic stress aligns with cortisol levels found in combat soldiers.
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