A letter about who carries the weight, and why noticing matters

The world wasn't built fair — not because people are bad, but because some were taught to carry more, and others were taught not to notice.

In this first episode of Dear Ethan, a mother writes a letter to her young son about the invisible labor women often hold, the patterns we inherit without realizing it, and the quiet ways inequality takes shape in everyday life.

This episode explores emotional labor, mental load, and responsibility — not through blame, but through awareness. It's about noticing who carries the weight, how those patterns form early, and why teaching boys to see what's often invisible may be one of the most meaningful ways to build a more equitable future.

While written for one child, this letter is also for the many Ethans in the world — and for anyone who believes change begins not with perfection, but with paying attention.

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In this episode, you'll hear reflections on:

• The invisible work that keeps families and lives running

• How emotional and mental labor often becomes normalized—and unseen

• The quiet ways gendered expectations form early

• Why responsibility is about awareness, not guilt

• What it means to raise boys who notice, participate, and carry their share

This episode is a meditation on fairness, care, and the space between who we are and who we're taught to become.