Mental Health

Some of us moms are so used to being exhausted that we almost wear it like a badge.

We take care of everybody, push through being tired, and then feel guilty for wanting 15 minutes to ourselves.

But being completely drained doesn’t make us better moms. Usually it just makes us shorter, more overwhelmed, and less like ourselves.

So here’s one small thing: take 15 minutes this week that are only for you. No laundry. No errands. No catching up. Just sit, walk, drink your coffee hot, whatever.

You don’t have to earn rest.

Loving your family shouldn’t require losing yourself. ❤️

Have you ever heard of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)?

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) isn't a diagnosis—it's a way some nervous systems respond to the feeling of rejection, criticism, or failure.

For a child with RSD, even a small correction or a simple "not this one" can feel much bigger than it does to others. What sounds like gentle feedback to you may feel like overwhelming rejection to them.

You might notice that:

• A small mistake leads to a huge meltdown.

• Being corrected feels unbearable.

As parents, we carry so much—and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start when it comes to supporting our kids and ourselves.

I’d love to hear from you:

What topics around mental health or parenting would you like to learn more about right now?

Some ideas to get you thinking:•

Helping kids manage big emotions•

Reducing stress and overwhelm as a parent•