

Leah Ruppanner's book, *Drained*, addresses cultural myths that contribute to women's mental load. It offers insights on how to reduce this burden and manage daily tasks more effectively.

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The book discusses pervasive cultural beliefs that unfairly assign mental and emotional labor primarily to women, increasing their mental load.
Ruppanner suggests recognizing and challenging these gender myths to redistribute responsibilities and reduce the mental burden.



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