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The part of motherhood no one talks about

This is more than making lunch.

It’s remembering schedules, preferences, deadlines,

and carrying the mental load before the day even begins.

Some mornings feel calm.

Others feel heavy even when nothing is “wrong.”

If this resonates, you’re not alone 🤍

I created a gentle reset for overwhelmed moms.

It’s linked in my bio 🤍

#overwhelmedmom

#gentlemotherhood

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