Lighten the Invisible Load
Jordyn’s Summer Shirt Project makes a tee shirt that says, “Just because you carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.” I know your mental load is heavy. You’re keeping track of birthdays, doctor’s appointments, therapy recommendations, teacher conferences, PPT Meetings, milestones, vaccinations. It just goes on and on and on.
I know how heavy the load can feel. But I have also met parents on this journey who seem to make their load heavier with constant fear and focus on the negative. They are always in a state of anxiety, and they seem to find it much easier to predict the negative outcome than to visualize a positive future.
An old friend from elementary school shared this on Instagram and I took a screenshot to share it with you all.
What choice can you make today that will lighten your invisible load? How can you push out some of the negativity and make room for hope and light and joy?
Stay in the light, my friends. You’ll feel better and your kids will feed off of your positive energy. You’ve got this!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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