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The Lie of “Balance”: What Moms Actually Need to Feel Human Again balance myth emotional labor mental load mom burnout motherhood the badass momifesto Dec 14, 2025

There’s a particular word that makes most moms roll their eyes so hard they see the back of their skull:

Balance.

As in…

“Just find more balance.”
“Maybe you need better balance between work and home.”
“You’re overwhelmed? Try balancing your schedule.”

Balance implies you’re doing something wron...

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