Strong Moms Get Tired Too (And That’s Okay)

Can we talk about how moms aren’t allowed to say “I’m tired”? I saw a mom post that she was exhausted, and the comments were full of “don’t say that, you’re a mom.” Like being a mom means we gave up the right to have a hard day. In this one I’m getting it off my chest: why we’re tired (it’s not just the sleep), the mental load nobody sees, the toddler who won’t let you pee alone, and why hiding in the bathroom for five minutes doesn’t make you a bad mom. I also talk about why support matters more than money, and what to do if you have a mom in your life. If a mom says she’s tired, she’s tired. Believe her. Check on her. Moms, tell me in the comments: how are you really doing? Tag a mom who needs to hear this. Welcome to Pnut’s Neighborhood. Subscribe and hang out with the neighbors every week. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Why can’t moms say “I’m tired”? 1:28 The post that set me off 3:17 Support over money 5:34 Being a mom close to 40 6:43 So why ARE we tired? 7:28 The mental load nobody sees 8:43 My clingy toddler (and hiding in the bathroom) 9:52 Why I speak up now 10:53 If you can’t help, don’t judge 11:17 Check on the moms in your life