Like many parents in the midst of a global pandemic, I've struggled  with burnout.

Being grateful, being happy, and being positive are probably my three best traits as a parent and as a person. 

No matter how the day is celebrated, most of us simply want to be appreciated for what we do for our families.  

I sent a text on the night of July 11th, 2020 that changed my life forever. It read: “Hey, I think I have a problem and I need help.” 

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From my observations, there is a vicious cycle: fewer people are volunteering, then the people who do volunteer end up with too much on their plates, they get burned out and step away, and then even more volunteers are needed. Rinse, repeat.  

I once took a quiz about being a workaholic. The answers pointed to probably “yes.”

I am acutely aware that the children around me are growing up, and honestly, the awareness is tinged with joy and a little sadness.

I am a mother, a sister, a friend, and a daughter. I have my own business and look successful from the outside. I seem to have it all together.