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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…

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    Calm Your Mind and Conquer Stress

    With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to learn how to calm your mind. As a new season unfolds and the warmer weather invites longer and busier days, the thing that seems to pair well with the chaos is stress. Between juggling work deadlines, managing household chores, and keeping up with our kids’ schedules, it’s no wonder we sometimes feel like we’re running on empty. I’m here to spread some good news: we don’t have to let stress control us. As a (sober) mom with a full-time job and two energetic kids, I’ve learned a thing…