January 5th 2024- The passage describes the intense experience of raising young children, likening it to running an ultramarathon with its challenges and occasional difficulties. While acknowledging the beauty and magic of parenting, the author emphasizes the significant toll it takes, particularly on mothers. Some mothers feel the weight of parenting alone, while even with equal partners, the early years can be mom-heavy. The exhaustion is portrayed to be so substantial that some mothers fantasize about being hospitalized briefly, not due to a serious issue but as a means of getting a genuine break from the demands of parenting.
https://www.upworthy.com/moms-fantasize-about-being-hospitalized-for-a-break-rp
