The Silent Struggle: Hungarian Mothers Open Up About Neglecting Self-Care Amidst Work and Family Demands

Budapest, Hungary – In a candid discussion, Szabó Anna Eszter and Tóth Flóra, contributors to WMN Magazin, shed light on the pervasive challenges faced by working mothers in Hungary. The duo shared their demanding daily routines, revealing how the relentless pace of work and family responsibilities often leaves little to no time for personal well-being or essential health check-ups. Szabó Anna Eszter recounted a morning that began before dawn with a gynecological screening, followed by car-based makeup application, multiple work meetings, and organizing film shoots. She noted that by midday, she still hadn't eaten. Tóth Flóra echoed similar sentiments, detailing how her day started with writing an article, preparing breakfast for her children, and dropping them off at camp, all before attending to her own needs. The conversation quickly moved beyond personal anecdotes to highlight a systemic issue. Tóth Flóra emphasized the tragic consequence of neglecting self-care, sharing that her own mother succumbed to an illness that could have been treated if detected earlier, a direct result of prioritizing family and work over her health. "We know this is a malfunction, but in our Hungarian reality, where everything from our children's education to healthcare falls on our shoulders, it's incredibly difficult to bear this burden, especially when we're left to manage institutionally and generally in life," Tóth Flóra stated. "It's not like in our childhoods, where everyone went to the nearest school or saw their family doctor once a year. Now, you have to figure out, organize, think about, remember, and do everything yourself." The video concludes with a powerful message, urging viewers to prioritize their own health and well-being. "Take care of yourselves. We will try too," they affirmed, underscoring the critical need for self-care amidst modern life's pressures.

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Ebben vagyunk: Szabó Anna Eszter és Tóth Flóra a dolgozó anyai létről

Anyaság, munka, túlterheltség: így élnek a dolgozó anyák ma. Őszintén Szabó Anna Esztertől és Tóth Flórától.