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    Finding Clarity: How To Create Space For Reflection

    Finding clarity has been difficult this week. It’s been an unusual week. Typically, there’s a moment when inspiration strikes, allowing me to draw insights from life events and gain a new perspective. This week, however, has been challenging. The energy feels turbulent and weighty, hinting at an impending shift. I can’t help but consider: if one of my children were experiencing this—a low mood, depleted energy, emotional turmoil, or just feeling off-kilter—what would I advise them to do? What course of action would I recommend? As adults, we understand that self-care is our responsibility, but do we truly know how…

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    The Hidden Burden: My Journey From Overwhelm To Awareness

    The hidden burden, often referred to as the invisible load, is the mental and emotional labor that goes into managing a household and family, which is often overlooked and undervalued. The load no one sees and, typically, it falls on one person. Is this load a broken or not respected boundary? Could the weight of this invisible burden be fueling an undercurrent of anger, especially among women and mothers? As we juggle countless unseen tasks and responsibilities, from remembering doctor’s appointments to anticipating family needs, this constant mental game has to affect our emotional well-being. For mothers, in particular, the…