The article reflects on the author's tumultuous journey through pregnancy marked by hyperemesis gravidarum, leading to mixed emotions about motherhood. Despite finally embracing the joy of her child's early life, a sense of loss emerges upon returning to work, echoing feelings shared by other women. Engagement with pop culture, particularly Charli XCX's song, prompts the author to reconsider her experiences alongside societal expectations of motherhood, ultimately intertwining themes of love, mental health struggles, and transitions in friendships and personal growth during challenging times.
I think it's unfair to criticism artists for the feelings they express, yet moments like Charli XCX's song prompted deeper introspection about motherhood experiences.
Post-birth, I've been told the relief from my nine-month sickness is why I cherish my child's early life, but that relief is only part of the story.
Exploring the happiness of motherhood is complicated; I've experienced deep love and yet also the unhappiest feelings since returning to work.
My past struggles with mental health during the pandemic and personal losses shape my reflections on parenting, joy, and the music that resonates with these experiences.
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