So, my husband was able to visit for about a week. During that time, I was able to get a bit of a reprieve from some of the daily tasks that always fall on my lap but usually have no help with. Now that he’s left to go back home, the feeling of being overwhelmed has made an appearance again. Throw in summer vacation and the feeling seems stronger.
Trying to explain where you are (mentally, physically, psychologically, etc.) to others feels like you’re talking to a brick wall. I’ve had individuals slip into my DM’s for an explanation to try to better understand what may be going on, only for it to turn into a guilt trip because I’m not doing enough to reach out to others to ‘make sure they’re okay’. To say that I’m overstimulated with everything that is on my plate would be the understatement of the year. I can only do so much with the situation I’m in, but societal views and individual beliefs of others are clouding the picture. Don’t be surprised if it results in me pushing back and telling you to lay off.
There was a post that was made on Facebook a few days ago that hit close to home, so I’m posting it here to share in hopes that others can understand where a mother is coming from:
“Can we talk about the fact that moms get overstimulated and it’s mistaken for anger..? No, I’m not angry; I’m just trying to sooth a screaming baby, while hearing mom mom mom, with the tv on 88, the dryer going, some random person mowing the lawn, my Apple Watch dinging non stop, my shirts too tight, my hair isn’t in a messy bun correctly, there’s crumbs on the floor and I can feel
I’m not angry I’m 
overstimulated af and need a minute to get myself together 
Motherhood is incredibly exhausting.
No matter what someone always needs you.
Go to work; someone needs you, come home; someone needs you, go to sleep; someone needs you, shower time; someone needs you, going to the bathroom; someone needs you. A child, a baby, an adult IM ALWAYS NEEDED.
Please. Let me collect myself before you start to accuse me of being in a bad mood”
(Original poster: Lindsey T Evans)
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