24/11/2025
We celebrate mums who “power through”... then act surprised when they’re exhausted, resentful, and running on empty!!
That’s not resilience, that’s survival mode and if you’re nodding along, you’re not alone.
So many women were taught that needing help
= weakness, that rest = laziness, and that
boundaries = selfish. But this isn’t sustainable,
and it’s not what you deserve.
Here are 3 gentle shifts that can help you rewrite that pattern:
~ Notice where you’re over functioning to avoid guilt or conflict, not because it’s actually needed
~ Practice tiny asks - “Can you take over bedtime tonight?”
~ Replace “I should be able to handle this” with
“I’m allowed to be supported”
You don’t need to earn rest, prove your worth, or mother like a one woman village.
You’re human and humans thrive with support, not silent endurance. This is only going to lead into resentment. It’s ok to ask for help.
If this landed, drop a or share with a mum
who needs to hear this today.
