18/04/2026
I almost didn't share this because vulnerability can feel uncomfortable when your role is to support everyone else.
But the truth is - the past few weeks have felt heavy.
Not in a dramatic way. Just in the quiet, invisible way many mothers understand.
The mental load. The constant giving. The emotional capacity it takes to care for everyone around you while quietly running low yourself.
As a sleep consultant, I spend my days helping families find more rest. But lately I've been reminded that even the people who teach rest can forget to protect their own.
And maybe that's a reminder someone else needs too.
You can deeply love what you do, and still need to pause.
You can care for others, and still need caring too.
You can step back, without giving up.
I'm still here - just learning to listen to my own exhaustion too. 🩷
