There’s a certain kind of smile that women—especially mothers, therapists, and caretakers—learn to master. It’s the smile that says, “I’m fine,” even when your heart feels like it’s cracking beneath the surface. It’s the smile you give to your children when you’ve only had two hours of sleep. The smile you wear on a video call with clients even though your own life feels like it’s slowly unraveling in the background. The smile that says, “I’ve got this,” when, truthfully, you’re not sure how much longer you can carry it all.

If you find yourself lying awake at night, replaying conversations or worrying about the next day—you’re not alone. Google searches for anxiety and depression peak between 11 PM and 2 AM, especially on Sunday nights. It’s often the only time we’re quiet enough to hear just how overwhelmed we are. And in that moment, many of us turn to our phones—not for distraction, but for answers. We scroll through advice from strangers, therapists, or anyone who seems to understand what we’re feeling. We're not just looking for tips; we're reaching for relief, connection, and some kind of hope that maybe—we're not alone in this.

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why am I so anxious?”

Maybe it hits you in the middle of the night when your mind won’t stop racing.

Or during the day, when you feel like you’re juggling a million things but still feel like you’re falling behind.

Maybe you actually feel “okay” about how things have been going, only to open up one of your social media accounts to find someone “doing it better”. 

Maybe you experience tension in your neck, chest or lower back but can’t quite explain why.

You’re not alone.