Rebuilding a Support System for Burned-Out Parents in Marriage

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out as a parent, while also experiencing difficulties in your marriage? It's not uncommon for these challenges to pile up and leave you feeling helpless. Maybe your spouse isn't helping as much as they could, or perhaps being a burned-out parent leaves little scraps of energy for your relationship.

However, it’s more likely that a lack of support is the root cause of these problems. You don't have a village, and without adequate support, it's impossible to rejuvenate and relax, have time for yourself, or bond with your spouse.

Our expert Gottman Couples Therapists at Couples Counseling ATL know how to help you start rebuilding a village if you’re a burned-out parent struggling in your marriage. Building a community where there is intentional time for self-care and bonding with your partner can help you find balance and be the kind of parent you want to be, and help others do the same.

One of my friends, who was feeling exhausted and burned out, realized that her loneliness and lack of support were the main causes of her struggles. She decided to take baby steps towards building a community and asking for help, which slowly improved her energy levels, reduced her irritability, and improved her relationships with her spouse and children.

If you're experiencing similar challenges, it's essential to realize that you're not alone, it’s not your fault, and building a support system is vital to your mental and emotional well-being. Seeing a therapist or counselor who can help you take the first steps toward building a village is a great first step.

Click on the bottom link to watch our latest video on this topic, with our Director and Gottman-Trained therapist at Couples Counseling ATL, Stephanie Cook, where she explains the modern problem of burned-out, married parents in further detail!

Finally, stay tuned these next couple of weeks to learn more about different upcoming topics!