Do I have children? No. Did I read the entire article? Yes. Thank you for writing this! Not only I'm sure this is helpful for mums and expecting mums but also women like me who want to become a mum and are terrified of how hard it will be and of losing themselves.
All I see everywhere nowadays are the negative sides of motherhood and it is so so good to not go into it thinking it will be easy. But seeing how it can be wonderful too and yes I might lose myself but I can also find myself again is so comforting.
Thanks for your comment Daria. I'm so glad this was helpful for you. I really worried about the same things before I had my daughter! In a way I think I'm a better writer for having had her. It made me really consider what's important and made me realize I absolutely had to find the time to do the thing I love. Good luck on your journey!
I needed this reminder today!! Thank you! I just said to my husband last night (after thinking about this coming week's commitments) "This is going to be my summer of 'no.'" I love the photo of Penny and Maggy. It looks like painting! Have a great week!
Oh I love that -- the summer of no. I've been thinking along similar lines. The last few weekends have been so busy with obligations and I think it's just too much. How did we get so busy? Thanks for reading--hope you have a great week too!
My kiddos are in their extra-curricular era, which is excellent for writing. I get Substack done during cheer practice and book chapters done during drum practice. Those early days were tough though.
Yes, yes, and yes. Prioritize, schedule it, and protect it. It's not easy and life will interfere. But people will learn that this is your writing time and it is important to you.
Do I have children? No. Did I read the entire article? Yes. Thank you for writing this! Not only I'm sure this is helpful for mums and expecting mums but also women like me who want to become a mum and are terrified of how hard it will be and of losing themselves.
All I see everywhere nowadays are the negative sides of motherhood and it is so so good to not go into it thinking it will be easy. But seeing how it can be wonderful too and yes I might lose myself but I can also find myself again is so comforting.
Thanks for your comment Daria. I'm so glad this was helpful for you. I really worried about the same things before I had my daughter! In a way I think I'm a better writer for having had her. It made me really consider what's important and made me realize I absolutely had to find the time to do the thing I love. Good luck on your journey!
Thank you Jessica! I find it so comforting knowing we are all really living through the same experiences and nothing is truly unique 😄
I needed this reminder today!! Thank you! I just said to my husband last night (after thinking about this coming week's commitments) "This is going to be my summer of 'no.'" I love the photo of Penny and Maggy. It looks like painting! Have a great week!
Oh I love that -- the summer of no. I've been thinking along similar lines. The last few weekends have been so busy with obligations and I think it's just too much. How did we get so busy? Thanks for reading--hope you have a great week too!
Needed these reminders!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for reading!
My kiddos are in their extra-curricular era, which is excellent for writing. I get Substack done during cheer practice and book chapters done during drum practice. Those early days were tough though.
The early days are SO tough! I'm loving the extra curricular era too 🥰
Really loved this! I have an 11-month old :) I'm a big Atomic Habits person too.
Oh thank you. And thank you for reading. Yes, it's such a good book!
Needed this today!
Yes, yes, and yes. Prioritize, schedule it, and protect it. It's not easy and life will interfere. But people will learn that this is your writing time and it is important to you.
Tiny typo in your article - LSAT
💯 this. Thanks for reading!