I was supposed to be home with the new baby, fully off. Instead I checked email at 6am, joined the 'just one' call, kept a hand on everything. I took the leave on paper and quietly handed it all back to work, and now that window is gone and I can't get it back.
More people experience this than they realize.
You were meant to be on leave but never actually stepped away from work.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.