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Episode 39: We'll Just Figure Something Out - Shannon and Rachel talk about the Invisible Load of Motherhood/Parenting
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What happened when the pandemic started? Mothers and primary caretakers of the world donned their capes and said We'll Just Figure Something Out.
We put ourselves last to become chefs, teacher assistants, playmates, problem solvers, emotional therapists, boo-boo doctors, working our regular jobs, getting all of the snacks . Things that we've all done before, but this time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without a break whatsoever.
Moms and primary caretakers are burnt out. The easy answer it to take a break - book the time off, speak up for our needs, and stop putting ourselves on the back burner.
But, it's complicated. Who's going to get the kids to the bus stop? What if hockey starts up again? What about swimming lessons, karate and trips to the barn? Who's remembering their dentist and doctors appointments, forms for school and extra curriculars?
Mom or the primary caretaker.
It's a lot and we are tired.
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We put ourselves last to become chefs, teacher assistants, playmates, problem solvers, emotional therapists, boo-boo doctors, working our regular jobs, getting all of the snacks . Things that we've all done before, but this time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without a break whatsoever.
Moms and primary caretakers are burnt out. The easy answer it to take a break - book the time off, speak up for our needs, and stop putting ourselves on the back burner.
But, it's complicated. Who's going to get the kids to the bus stop? What if hockey starts up again? What about swimming lessons, karate and trips to the barn? Who's remembering their dentist and doctors appointments, forms for school and extra curriculars?
Mom or the primary caretaker.
It's a lot and we are tired.
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