Thoughts on Childhood, Family, Learning and Life
“Maybe this stage of motherhood isn’t about letting go of my son and daughter. Maybe it is about letting go of the version of motherhood that required me to be in charge. I’m still learning how to advise without commanding, listen without correcting, and love deeply without needing to know everything. That might be the hardest code-switch of all.”
“I came home from a beautiful summer in Trinidad, Tobago, and Senegal and somehow found myself exhausted, emotional, and wanting to stay in bed all the time. I thought I might be depressed—until a blood test revealed something I never expected. Sometimes what feels emotional may also be your body asking for help.”