Tag: emotional labor
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The Reality of Being the Go-To Parent: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As a pregnant advocate for gender equality, I envisioned a balanced partnership with my husband as we embarked on parenthood. Fast forward four years, and I found myself taking on the role of the Go-To Parent, both at home and beyond. I was completing more than my fair share of parenting and…
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Overcoming the Fear of Disappointing Men
Get Pregnant Fast In my home, my partner had a habit of sighing. It happened often, often without cause. These sighs punctuated his words and filled the silence in our home. While he remained unaware of their impact, I was hyper-aware. Each sigh felt like an unspoken criticism, a nagging reminder of my perceived shortcomings.…
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You Stood Up for Gender Equality. Now Stand Up for Racial Justice
Get Pregnant Fast In light of the #MeToo movement, I penned a note that gained significant traction on social media. With over 2,400 likes and 1,500 shares, it was evident that my message struck a chord. However, what many may not realize is that those words were adapted from a program I created aimed at…
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Work Can Be Less Stressful Than Parenting — And Many Share My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast For nearly a decade, I was a full-time stay-at-home mom, devoting my life to my children. Except for a few hours a week when Grandma would babysit, I was engulfed in motherhood every single day. There were no paid sitters; it was all on me. I was hyper-aware of every snack they…
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When Holiday Preparations Feel Like Emotional Labor — Take a Breather
Get Pregnant Fast As the festive season approaches, many of us feel the weight of expectations bearing down on our shoulders. Who’s checking the stockings, ensuring the perfect gifts are wrapped, and creatively relocating the Elf on the Shelf each night? For many modern mothers, the holidays add yet another layer of stress to an…