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Marathon Weight Burden Scale Calculator

100-item checklist to estimate cumulative psychological and situational burden (0–1000 lbs)

What is the MWBS? This checklist approximates how many metaphorical pounds of weight someone is carrying in their life marathon. Each checked item counts as 10 lbs. There are 100 items total (maximum 1000 lbs).

Anchor: A typical adult with "normal life difficulty" might endorse around 10 items ≈ 100 lbs. After you calculate your score, you can use it to generate a narrative summary for reports or documentation.

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1. Load & Responsibilities
Daily obligations, demands, and expectations that weigh on the person.
2. Environment & Stability
The overall stability and predictability of the environment.
3. Trauma & Psychological Injuries
History and impact of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief.
4. Financial Strain
Stress related to money, income, and basic survival needs.
5. Housing & Safety
Security and safety of where you live.
6. Social Support
Quality and reliability of emotional and practical support.
7. Immigration Stress
Stressors specifically related to immigration status and process.
8. Health & Medical
Physical health, medical access, and energy.
9. Identity, Belonging & Distance
Sense of self, belonging, and distance from stability.
10. Acute Crises
Recent or ongoing crises that destabilize everything else.