39 | Co-Parenting Burnout: When You’re Doing It All (and Still Protecting Them)

Co-parenting is not always 50/50. And sometimes the hardest part is carrying the weight while still protecting the other parent.In this episode of Ash to Dusk, I share a deeply personal conversation sparked by something as simple as tax season. What started as frustration and resentment forced me to confront a truth I’ve been avoiding for years about co-parenting, burnout, and overcompensating for someone who isn’t consistently showing up.We talk about what it feels like to be the default parent. The exhaustion that comes from managing the schedules, the appointments, the school communication, and the emotional load. The guilt that creeps in when you wonder if you should give up your own dreams to make up for someone else’s absence. And the mindset shift that helped me stop living in constant disappointment.This episode is for you if:You feel like you’re doing it all on your ownYou’re navigating inconsistent co-parentingYou struggle with resentment but don’t want to live in angerYou’re trying to raise respectful kids while still setting boundariesYou are a stepparent trying to understand your roleDivorce isn’t easy. Co-parenting isn’t always what we imagined it would be. But there is a way to move forward without bitterness while still being honest about what’s hard.If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.Visit ashleymorena.com for more. For inquiries, email [email protected] next time, keep your light burning from ash to dusk.