Why Seeing My Husband Sit Comfortably Triggered Me

“You just hate to see me sit comfortably” my husband snapped at me one day. The words landed harder than I expected — not because they were cruel, but because they were close enough to the truth to sting. I wanted to argue. To defend myself. To unload the weight of everything I carry in…

Why Mothers Are Always Tired (And It’s Not Sleep)

On mental load, vigilance, and the exhaustion we’re taught to normalize. “Nap when your baby naps” sure, as if it was that easy. People assume mothers are tired because of sleep deprivation.And for most, that’s true. But that’s not who I’m talking about. I’m talking about mothers who can’t sleep — not because their bodies…