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Saturday, 8 June 2025

Dear Diary,

It’s been a week since that unexpected twist on Mother’s Day, and honestly, I still can’t believe how things turned around. For the first time in ages, I feel seen — not just as someone who cooks, cleans, and nods along, but as a person who deserves time, respect, and care.

George has been more thoughtful lately, and Doris actually asked if I wanted help with the dishes yesterday — imagine that! Even Cyril is being polite and less demanding. It feels good, not just for the change, but because I stood up for myself.

Thanks to Mrs. Fitzgerald, I’ve realized how important it is to speak up. I just hope I can keep this up — no more being taken for granted.

With love,
Mrs. Pearson ❤️

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2 Things I Learned or Found Surprising:

1. Women spend far more time on unpaid work—even in countries where they work outside the home, women often do significantly more household chores and caregiving, creating a “double burden.” This imbalance remains globally widespread youtube.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15citizen-news.org+15.

2. The mental and emotional toll is profound—invisible labour isn’t just physical tasks; it’s planning, organizing, and keeping track of family needs. This mental load contributes to stress, burnout, and even health issues for many women .

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Women, Housework And The Cost Of Invisible Labour | We The People

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Yes, Mrs. Fitzgerald was absolutely right to use a disguise and switch roles. Sometimes, strong action is needed to shake people out of their selfishness. Through her bold move, she helped Mrs. Pearson stand up for herself and reminded the family that women aren’t servants they deserve respect, freedom, and appreciation too.