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Reflections on anxiety, ADHD, OCD, motherhood, and the seasons that ask more of you than you expected, written by Laura Meader, LICSW, PMH-C.
Why Does the Holiday Season Feel Like Another Job?
Between buying gifts, planning gatherings, coordinating schedules, and keeping traditions alive, the holidays can feel like another full-time job. Explore the invisible mental load women carry and why anxiety and perfectionism can make sharing responsibility so difficult.
I Do Everything. So Why Is It So Hard to Let Go?
You're exhausted from doing everything, but letting someone else take over makes you anxious. Explore the cycle of control, resentment, and guilt and why letting go can feel so difficult.
Why Does Back-to-School Feel So Overwhelming for Moms?
Back-to-school gets framed as a fresh start. For a lot of moms, it also means a spike in the mental load and the quiet pressure to make everyone else's year go smoothly. Why this season raises anxiety, and what you're allowed to put down.
I Rested All Weekend. Why Am I Still Exhausted?
You slept in. You stayed home. You tried to take it easy. So why do you still feel exhausted? For many women, feeling tired even after resting can be connected to anxiety, chronic stress, mental load, and the pressure of always being “on.” Learn why physical rest may not always feel restorative and what your mind and nervous system may actually need.