“Even if it is essential, self-care comes easiest to those who are privileged. ‘We can’t really have a conversation about self-care and divorce it from the awful systems that have been illuminated by the Covid crisis,’ Dr. Joy said. A solo walk is impossible for my friends who are single mothers and can’t afford child care, for example. Plenty of moms don’t have access to safe outdoor spaces, or a minute to spare because they are so focused on putting food on the table. And even when the pandemic is over, just how many dinners out, solo grocery runs or Netflix nights would be enough to restore a healthy sense of self?”
We hear you and see you, mamas. <3 Even if you can’t take a spa day or have lunch out with a friend, what can you do? Can you take 20 minutes in the morning or after your kiddos are asleep?
If you need support and think you would benefit talking with a counselor (and, if you’re reading this, you likely would!), feel free to reach out. We have a few therapists with openings right now.