After the holiday chaos fades, many moms are left with a quiet, unsettling question:

Why did I give everything — my time, my presence, my energy — and still feel exhausted?

In this episode of Gracefully Unraveled, Kelli Lynch reflects on an unexpected post-holiday lesson sparked by an accidental technology fast, a meltdown over video games, and a long decompression walk that led to deeper questions about motherhood, presence, and permission.

Together, we explore:

• Why “being present” doesn’t always feel peaceful
• How fear-based parenting and cultural pressure can turn into quiet martyrdom
• What current research actually says about kids and video games
• Why parental stress matters more than screen time alone
• And how faith invites discernment over perfection

Drawing from personal experience, recent research, and spiritual wisdom—including reflections on the life of Jesus—this episode offers compassionate space for moms who are tired of trying to be the hero of their own story.

This isn’t an argument for more screens or fewer boundaries. It’s an invitation to grace, permission, and a more honest understanding of what presence can look like in real life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing motherhood “right,” this episode is for you.

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