Breaking the Silence Around Depression in Women Who Stay Home
Holly White
When a woman decides to stay home with her children, it should bring her fulfillment. At least that is what the messages from family, church communities, and society convey. However, many mothers find that reality looks quite different. Depression in women who choose to stay home is more common than you may think. Many women feel shame in admitting the struggle when society deems otherwise. Society expects that every moment of parenting children should bring gratitude that outweighs any exhaustion. There’s also the narrative that faith should prevent the weight of mundane tasks and isolation from causing mental and physical fatigue. The reality of the situation is that staying home...
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