Mom Out Of Office

10/02/2025

She shows up. Smiles. Keeps going.

But deep down? She’s running on empty.

And the truth is—most people don’t even notice.

Because she’s still doing everything.

She’s the strong one. The dependable one.

The “I’ve got it” one.

But here are 8 signs a mom is emotionally exhausted—but pretending to be fine:

1. She laughs, but it doesn’t reach her eyes.

2. She gets irritated over the smallest things (and feels guilty right after).

3. She zones out in the middle of conversations.

4. She keeps saying “I’m just tired”... but sleep doesn’t fix it.

5. She’s constantly overthinking—even when she’s doing her best.

6. She doesn’t ask for help—because it feels like weakness.

7. She functions on autopilot but can’t remember the last time she felt like herself.

8. She keeps it together all day... and cries at night when no one sees.

If this hits close to home, please know this:

You’re not broken. You’re just tired.

You’re not weak. You’ve been carrying too much.

You’re not failing. You’re feeling.

And you’re not alone. 💛

Let’s start normalizing what real burnout looks like in motherhood—because pretending to be okay only makes the weight heavier.

✨ Share this with a mom who needs to feel seen today.

💬 And tell me in the comments: which one of these signs hit the hardest for you?

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