"As my girls have grown, I'm constantly surprised at how much easier things feel - but exhaustion? It's still there. I've struggled, wondering why I feel so tired all the time, especially when all my kids sleep at night and go to school during the day and need me less and less. But it turns out, mental exhaustion lasts forever, and the amount of things I'm thinking about all day, every day, is obscene."
"Turns out all of the other moms are, too. We asked Scary Mommy readers to share what was on their minds this week, and the list really goes from one end to the other. Some are stressed about work, some are worried about their kids, some are overjoyed by the holidays - there's just a lot to think about. So if you're tired of thinking, too, read on to see what's on everyone else's mind right now, too."
Mothers describe persistent mental exhaustion that continues even as children become more independent and daily tasks feel easier. The ongoing cognitive load includes remembering to-do lists, managing events at home, juggling marriage and work responsibilities, and processing emotional thoughts and random musings. Many mothers report feeling constantly tired from the sheer volume of thoughts and obligations. Other mothers echoed similar experiences, with concerns ranging from work stress and worries about children to joy about the holidays. Anonymous confession opportunities are offered via weekly Instagram callouts, and a collection of past confessions is available online.
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