The author reflects on their upbringing as an only child in a single-parent household, highlighting their close bond with their mother. Despite a desire for a noisier family environment, they grew up admiring their mother’s resilience and ability to handle all household responsibilities. As a parent, the author initially believed sharing duties with their husband would be easier. However, the reality of new parenthood brought its challenges, leading the author to realize the importance of teamwork in parenting and effective communication to avoid feelings of isolation and exhaustion.
I never imagined I would need to learn how to parent as a team, but I knew it wasn't how I wanted our home to be in the long term.
I was the one who was home caring for our daughter... I was comfortable taking on that leadership role after watching my own mom do everything herself.
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