You Don’t Have to Be Falling Apart to Deserve Support
Many burned-out moms don’t ask for help because they don’t think they’re “burned-out enough” yet.
You might tell yourself:
“It’s not that bad.”
“I can still function.”
“Other people need help more than I do.”
“Once things calm down, I’ll deal with it.”
But burnout doesn’t wait for permission, and neither should support.
Why You May Not Have Reached Out Yet
If you’ve been hesitating, it’s not because you’re avoiding help.
It’s because you’ve been taught:
To put everyone else first
To minimize your needs because you’re still functioning
That rest is a luxury instead of a need
That support is something you turn to only once you’re depleted, rather than a space for care and wellbeing
These beliefs keep moms in survival mode, long after the body and nervous system are depleted.
What Burnout Can Look Like (Even If You’re “Coping”)
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.
Sometimes it looks like:
Doing everything, but feeling nothing
Being constantly “on” with no space to exhale
Feeling resentful, then ashamed for feeling resentful
Wondering when life started feeling this heavy
If this resonates, you’re not weak. You’re overwhelmed.
A Gentle Reframe
You don’t have to wait until things are breaking to get support.
You don’t need a diagnosis, a crisis, or permission from anyone else.
Therapy isn’t about proving you’re struggling enough.
It’s about having a space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
If you’re curious about support, even if you’re unsure, you’re allowed to explore that.
If any of this resonates, you’re welcome to: Learn more about therapy for moms
And if you’re feeling ready, you can also book a free consultation here