Comments on: Keeping Moms Oppressed and Depressed: A Viral Movement Against The Gaslighting of Burnt Out Women https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/ Validating, Inspiring & Empowering Moms with Hard Conversation & Humor Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:40:57 +0000 hourly 1 By: Liana https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/#comment-1036 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:40:57 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=3157#comment-1036 thanks for info

]]> By: Libby https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/#comment-839 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:43:33 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=3157#comment-839 In reply to Kristin.

Yes – we can’t keep pouring from an empty cup! You’re also right in that shifting our expectations of ourselves based on our circumstances can really help our mental health. It’s a balance of both.

<3 Thank you for sharing!

-Libby

]]> By: Kristin https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/#comment-838 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:27:14 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=3157#comment-838 I wish there were more comments to read here. Wholeheartedly agree with this article. I literally said to my partner the other day that I look after everyone else and then I am supposed to self care so that I can continue looking after everyone else, but where is the person caring for me – I told him that I mother our child but he should ideally be doing more to care for me since all my energy is going elsewhere. I also dislike feeling blamed for my “mental health issues” when in reality I was my best self just before I became a parent, I have just completely suffocated in here. I’m tired of being tired and angry. My best option now is to let go, do less where I can.

]]> By: Libby https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/#comment-749 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:42:25 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=3157#comment-749 In reply to Jaime.

I have seen this with my friends too, sadly. You’re right – partnered women everywhere deserve better. Studies have proven that.

]]> By: Jaime https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/blog/keeping-moms-oppressed-and-depressed-a-viral-movement-against-the-gaslighting-of-burnt-out-women/#comment-747 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:30:12 +0000 https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/?p=3157#comment-747 The fact that single women (divorced, widowed never married, whatever) have better health outcomes really says a lot. The time that would otherwise be channelled into looking after a partner can be redirected to looking after HERSELF.

Partnered women SHOULD have someone to care for them, but the distinction between single women and partnered women highlights that for partnered women (and especially partnered mothers), there is not enough time to look after herself after she’s looked after everyone else.

Sadly divorce (with 50/50 custody) was the best thing for my health and I got back so much time to care for me and ease my burdens.

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