Why Does Everything Feel Like It’s All on Me?

There’s a very specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being the one who just… knows. The one tracking the forms, the snacks, the schedules, the birthday gifts, and the invisible details no one else seems to see. If everything feels like it’s all on you, this isn’t just about chores. It’s about a nervous system that learned being hyper-responsible meant being safe, needed, and valued.