We Can Do Hard Things 6. OVERWHELM: Is our exhaustion a sign that we’re CareTicking time bombs?
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Jun 15, 2021 Dive into the emotional rollercoaster of motherhood where caregivers often feel like dormant volcanoes due to constant to-do lists. Explore how self-abandonment has become an unspoken job requirement for women and unveil the complexities of gender roles in partnerships. Learn how to distinguish a co-builder from an assistant in relationships and shed light on the often invisible labor of caretaking. The conversation challenges societal norms and advocates for recognizing shared responsibilities for a more balanced family dynamic.
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Amanda's Mental Load
- Amanda feels overwhelmed with a constant mental to-do list.
- Her husband John asks how he can help, highlighting his lack of the same mental load.
Co-builder vs. Assistant
- The partner who constantly asks "How can I help?" isn't sharing the mental load.
- They're acting as an assistant, not a co-builder of the life structure.
Invisible Labor Example
- Amanda gives an example of planning summer camps, where the equal decision-making hides her hours of invisible labor.
- This invisible work makes her feel stressed and resentful.