Let’s face it—everyone is tired, whether we have kids or not. Can we all just agree on that?
I remember feeling exhausted before becoming a parent. It was rough! And then I had a baby, and suddenly my fatigue reached a whole new level. Sure, I can’t quantify if I was more tired than my friends without kids, but I certainly felt it more often. To add to the challenge, I was now responsible for keeping a tiny human alive while grappling with this overwhelming fatigue.
Fast forward to my second baby, and guess what? The tiredness hasn’t let up, and it probably never will. But you know what? I probably shouldn’t voice this too loudly, especially not online. Jillian Johnson, a well-known fitness expert, learned this lesson the hard way after sharing a meme about parental exhaustion. In today’s world of instant outrage, nothing seems to be taken lightly anymore.
It’s not about whether she’s right (and frankly, she is!), but rather that those without children felt victimized by her post. Some even left comments like, “That’s YOUR story, but what about people dealing with long-term illness or working multiple jobs?” Yes, there are many reasons to be tired, but the meme clearly addressed just one of them.
Jillian, as a new parent and fitness expert, is familiar with fatigue, but apparently, she should just keep quiet according to some commentators, who argued, “Everyone gets tired, whether or not they have kids.” Sure, I was tired before kids too. I get it! But let’s be real; those with greater responsibilities—like parenting—might just be a bit more worn out than others.
Once you have kids, your sleep quality diminishes, and catching up becomes a distant dream until they hit their teenage years. Maybe you’re childless and struggling with sleep issues too; I can’t speak for everyone. But getting irate over a lighthearted meme aimed at parents is a colossal waste of time and energy.
And to those crafting furious rants online, like one fellow who venomously declared, “You chose to have kids; why should you complain?”—if you have the energy to pen such rants, you clearly aren’t as tired as you claim to be.
So, here’s the bottom line: Everyone experiences tiredness, but the intensity of that fatigue can vary based on life circumstances. Parenting undoubtedly involves a hefty dose of responsibility. So if you’re feeling tired, whether you have kids or not, join the club!
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Summary:
This article humorously examines the universal experience of tiredness, particularly in the context of parenting. It discusses the backlash faced by fitness expert Jillian Johnson after she shared a meme about parental fatigue, highlighting the unnecessary outrage that can arise in today’s online discussions. The narrative encourages readers to acknowledge that while everyone is tired, parents often bear unique responsibilities that contribute to their exhaustion.