The article explores the complex emotions of a mother struggling with her role in parenting. She admits to feelings of resentment towards her children, expressing guilt over her lack of enjoyment and her relief when returning to work. Eleanor emphasizes that not all parents bond instantly or find joy in every part of parenting, acknowledging the societal pressure to conform to a specific experience. She suggests viewing parenthood as an evolving journey, which can help in coping with difficult feelings by embracing the inevitable changes that come with raising children.
"Some people take months or years to bond with their children; some people don't like being pregnant; and some people, clear-eyed, don't think they'd make the same choice again."
"One way to accept life as a parent might be to see parenthood as a rapidly changing condition."
Collection
[
|
...
]