This is more complex than it seems, especially when you take into account that women frequently forgo their personal connections outside of the family in order to find the time necessary to do all of the necessary tasks.
“Resilience rests, fundamentally, on relationships,” says Suniya. “As this is true for children, it is true for mothers who tend them.”
“When mothers feel supported, they can have the emotional resources to cope well with the demands they face,” Lucia says, illustrating.
The significant impact these support networks can have on mothers. Addressing disparities in invisible work can help women and families establish more productive and burden-free homes.
It can also free up women’s minds to find the time and space to take care of themselves.”
