“I’m Not Fine, But I’m Functioning”: When Burnout Becomes Your Baseline (And What You Can Do About It)
For many mothers—especially those navigating postpartum overwhelm, emotional labor, and the unspoken pressure to keep it all together—this low-grade burnout has become the norm.
But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s sustainable. And you don’t have to wait until you fall apart to get support.
Let’s talk about the signs of chronic burnout, what makes it so sneaky for moms, and how therapy intensives can offer real, healing relief when you're too busy (and too tired) to stretch it out over months.
What Is a Type-C Mom? (And Why She’s Tired, Self-Aware, and Still Snuggling at 9:45 PM)
You’ve probably heard of Type A personalities—high-achievers, organized, sharp-cornered calendar queens.
And Type B—more laid-back, go-with-the-flow, "we’ll figure it out" types.
But what if you’re somewhere in between?
You like structure—but also believe in spontaneous snuggles.
You plan birthday crafts—but half the time they stay in your head.
You were probably once a full-blown Type A, but now… you’re just trying to give your kids what you didn’t have growing up.
Enter: the Type-C Mom.
She’s the one who sets routines but allows wiggle room.
She tries hard not to yell—and when she does, she circles back to repair.
She rarely says no without guilt.
She’s the mom who’s doing the inner work, breaking cycles, and balancing on the wobbly edge of “I’ve got this” and “please send help.”
Let’s talk about what this type of mom looks like—and why so many are quietly overwhelmed, even while showing up with love.
Therapy Intensives for Stress Relief: How to Reset Before Summer Begins
One of the hardest parts of spring stress is how invisible it can feel.
On the outside, everything looks fine. The kids are fed, the meetings are attended, the lunches are packed. But inside, you’re unraveling.
You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis to get help.
Imagine entering summer feeling grounded instead of gutted. Imagine having support that meets you where you are, helps you heal, and gives you actual tools to carry forward.
That’s what therapy can do.
That’s what therapy intensives can offer.
And that’s what you deserve—especially before summer sweeps in like a heatwave of expectations.
Why Am I the Only One Who Notices We’re Out of Toilet Paper? The Mental Load of Motherhood—and How Therapy Can Help
The mental load refers to the cognitive effort involved in managing a household and family life. It’s the constant thinking, planning, anticipating, remembering, and worrying. It’s the reason why your partner can relax on the couch and enjoy the movie, while your brain is mentally sorting tomorrow’s schedule and wondering whether that rash on your toddler’s leg means something.
It’s why you’re so tired all the time—even when you technically “haven’t done that much.” And it’s also why so many moms end up in therapy, not because they’re failing, but because they’ve been functioning too well for too long without support.