Burnout among parents is a common occurrence, but for fathers in particular, it often goes unspoken and under-addressed.
According to the American Psychological Association, burnout often begins with a sense of constant physical and emotional exhaustion. Parents describe feeling overwhelmed and depleted. Over time, that exhaustion can lead to emotional distancing.
Eventually, parents reach a point where they no longer find joy. This stage, experts said, is when the damage spreads to mental health, family relationships, and even children’s well-being.
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