The Emotional Load of Motherhood: Why You’re So Exhausted (and What to Do About It)
You’re doing it all.
The meals. The school prep. The laundry. The late-night worries.
But somehow, you still feel like you’re falling short—and absolutely drained.
That exhaustion you feel? It’s not just physical.
You’re carrying the emotional load of motherhood.
And it’s real.
What Is the Emotional Load?
It’s the invisible, constant mental and emotional work of anticipating needs, remembering details, and managing everyone’s schedules and moods.
Most of it goes unnoticed.
And it never really shuts off.
Even when your hands are still, your mind is racing.
Why It’s So Exhausting (Especially for Christian Moms)
Because we don’t just want to “get through” the day.
We want to pour love, lead with faith, and show up with joy.
But that can feel impossible when we’re emotionally depleted.
We’re juggling so many roles that we lose touch with our own needs—and even our connection with God.
Here’s What You Can Do
1. Acknowledge the Load
Write it out. Name it. Bring it into the light.
Awareness is the first step to healing.
2. Release the Pressure
You are not a failure because you need rest.
Sometimes we feel like we are weak because we can’t carry all these things that’s constantly put before us. God never intended for us to. Jesus rested. You can too.
3. Invite God In
Psalm 55:22 says: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.”
You don’t have to do this in your own strength. His eyes go to and fro through out the whole earth looking to show himself strong on the behalf of those whose heart is committed towards him. 2 Corinthians 16:9. Can you imagine that!!!!
Final Encouragement
You are not invisible.
Your unseen labor is sacred—and God sees it all.
And while the world and others may never give you permission to rest, God already has and does!
If this resonated with you, I invite you to watch this week’s video:
Watch Now on YouTube – “The Emotional Load of Motherhood: Why You’re So Exhausted”
With grace,
Felicia
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