#parental-exhaustion

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fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Being in your forties and suddenly understanding why your parents were so tired has nothing to do with aging. It's the moment you realize they weren't tired from work or from raising you. They were tired from pretending to have answers they didn't have, every single day, for decades. - Silicon Canals

Research on cognitive labor suggests that the "mental load" people carry isn't just about remembering tasks. It appears to operate across multiple stages: anticipating needs, identifying options, deciding among them, and then monitoring the outcome. Parents don't just do things. They run a continuous simulation of what could go wrong, who needs what next, and how to make it all look effortless.
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fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

The Sex Tip Every Exhausted Parent Needs To Hear, According To A Psychotherapist

Parental exhaustion and limited time significantly reduce sexual frequency and satisfaction; initiating sex signals priority, increases closeness, and shares the vulnerability of initiation.
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fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

This Mom On Reddit Shared That Her 6-Year-Old Told Her "You're Always Mad"

Parental exhaustion causes frequent snapping, which children internalize as constant anger, prompting parental guilt and a recognition to change behaviors.
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