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Exposing The Mental & Emotional Load of Back-To-School Season

Back-to-school season is upon us, and with it comes an often heavy invisible load for moms. From the never-ending logistics of drop-offs to the emotional weight of our kids’ feelings (and our own), this season can feel like a lot. In this episode, Emily shines a light on the often unseen mental and emotional labor mothers take on during this transition. She opens up about her own experiences as a newly single mom navigating the school year, shares how societal expectations fall disproportionately on moms, and reminds us why it’s important to make this load visible.

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