“I love my kids, but I am exhausted”: What parental burnout really looks like
Many parents experience a profound, persistent exhaustion beyond mere sleepiness, a state often unrecognized as parental burnout. This deep fatigue stems from the relentless mental load of daily responsibilities, leading to emotional distance and a feeling of falling short against societal pressures. It's a quiet exhaustion that blends love with the overwhelming demands of modern parenting.
Many parents experience a profound, persistent exhaustion beyond mere sleepiness, a state often unrecognized as parental burnout. This deep fatigue stems from the relentless mental load of daily responsibilities, leading to emotional distance and a feeling of falling short against societal pressures. It's a quiet exhaustion that blends love with the overwhelming demands of modern parenting.
