The Myth of the Strong Mom: Why Supermom Culture Is Burning Us Out
Being a "strong mom" can feel like a badge of honor. You’re capable. You get it done. You survive the hard days without falling apart.
But over time, that strength can turn into something heavier:
You don’t ask for help because you’re used to being the helper.
You feel like you should be able to manage everything.
You put your needs last, then feel guilty for even having them.
You dismiss your own feelings because someone else "has it worse."
Sound familiar?
When You're Raising Kids Without a Village: The Silent Struggle of Parenting Without Grandparents or Family Help
Without family support, the everyday logistics of parenting multiply.
There’s no one to help in a pinch. No one to call when your kid is sick and you have to work. No built-in backup when daycare is closed or you just need a moment to breathe.
And let’s be honest—hiring help is expensive. Even if you can afford it, it’s not the same as someone who loves your child and wants to be there.
You might feel like you never get a break. Like the weight of it all sits squarely on your shoulders. And that constant pressure can lead to deep, unrelenting burnout.
Keeping Your Cool While Parenting Over the Summer
Summer: the season of popsicles, pool days, and the mythical "slower pace." Except for many moms, it doesn’t feel slower at all. In fact, summer can crank up the chaos—and the pressure.
Whether you’re a working parent trying to juggle schedules that were clearly designed by someone who’s never had a job, or you’re staying home and already losing your mind before lunch... this post is for you.
Because while summer might be a break from school, it’s not always a break for you.
And here’s the thing no one says out loud: it’s okay if you’re struggling. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re doing something really hard without nearly enough support.
Things No One Warned Me Would Be So Hard as a New Parent
You can read all the books, take all the classes, and scroll every parenting expert on Instagram—but nothing truly prepares you for what it feels like to actually become a parent. Not just the obvious stuff, like the sleepless nights and blowouts—but the weird, relentless ways motherhood sneaks into every corner of your life. Your body. Your brain. Your relationships. Your sense of self.
And here’s the thing no one says out loud: it’s okay if you’re struggling. It doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re doing something really hard without nearly enough support.
Why Gentle Parenting Feels So Hard
Gentle parenting is about connection. It’s about honoring your child’s feelings, regulating your own emotions, and moving away from fear-based discipline. For many moms—especially those who grew up with yelling, punishments, and the "because I said so" approach—it’s a radical, healing shift.
But it’s also incredibly hard. Especially if you never saw it modeled. Especially if you were NOT raised that way.
Why Am I So Irritated All the Time? The Quiet Rise of Resentment in Motherhood
If you’ve ever found yourself sighing a little too hard while folding laundry, fantasizing about a hotel room alone, or silently stewing over the fact that no one else knows where the sunscreen is—you’re not alone.
You might be carrying something that many moms feel, but few talk about out loud: resentment.
And here’s the truth—resentment doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human.
Let’s talk about what it is, where it comes from, and how therapy for mothers, especially through therapy intensives in Ohio, can help you move from simmering to supported.
“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.