Loving Yourself Amid Many Roles

Sister Chuang Wan-Ting currently serves as the First Counselor in the Stake Relief Society Presidency. She was baptized in 1994 and was married and sealed in the Taipei Taiwan Temple in 2015. She is the mother of two boys. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University–Hawaii and her Master’s degree in School Psychology from Brigham Young University. Sister Chuang has worked for over ten years as a counselor in the Resource Center at Asia University, supporting students with disabilities in their learning and development.

Women often take on many caregiving roles—mother, wife, daughter, coworker, or caregiver of a child with special needs. Along the way, we may feel tired, frustrated, anxious, or lonely, and sometimes wonder if we are good enough, patient enough, or capable of giving our families the love and support they need.

The Savior understands our struggles and invites us to lay our burdens upon Him. He wants us not only to give but also to pause—to care for our own hearts and bodies. When we recognize our divine worth and learn to nurture ourselves, we can draw upon strength from Heaven.

1. Opening

• The challenges and frustrations of juggling multiple roles—mother, wife, daughter, and career woman.
• “The Lord invites us to cast our burdens upon Him—but are we willing to let Him help carry them?”
• Understanding that self-care is a sacred responsibility, not selfishness.
• Learning spiritual and practical ways to care for oneself.

2. Self-Awareness

• Recognizing physical tension or fatigue, and becoming aware of current emotions and thoughts.
• Reminder: “There is no right or wrong—only being honest with ourselves in this moment.”
• Matthew 11:28–30: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

3. Seeing Your Divine Worth

• “While caring for others, we often forget that we too are daughters of Heavenly Father, who need nurturing and love.”
• Activity: Write down “The things I love about myself.”

4. Giving Yourself the Love and Care You Need

• Introduction to Virginia Satir’s six human yearnings and five freedoms—to love and be loved, to be respected, to be accepted, to have freedom and choice.
• Reflection: “In what areas of my life do I feel fulfilled? What have I been neglecting?”
• The Lord wants us to wisely use the time and body He has given, not exhaust ourselves.
• Activity: Write down “How can the people around me support me better?”

5. Discussion: “How Can We Courageously Seek Help and Share Burdens?”

• Ether 12:27: “Then will I make weak things become strong unto them.”
• Activity: List a few small actions that can “improve the present moment.”

6. Conclusion

• The Lord knows our burdens and is willing to share them.
• Self-care is a spiritual act—it strengthens our ability to love others.
• Every moment of rest and stillness is an opportunity to connect with the Savior.