The article reflects on the author's journey into motherhood, highlighting the unexpected joy and complexity it brought into her life. Initially resistant to sharing her experiences, she grapples with societal perceptions of motherhood as tied to conservative values and aesthetics. The author notes how narratives around motherhood have evolved, with conservative movements encapsulating it in nostalgic and traditional frameworks. This shift has created a cultural dissonance for those who do not align with these ideals, prompting introspection on her own identity as a mother and how she perceives her role.
But is enjoying cooking food for people you love a conservative endeavor? And why did it take me so long to feel ok to share my experiences as a mother?
On one side of the political spectrum, conservatives have adeptly rebranded motherhood as a sanctified identitystylized, nostalgic, and tightly wrapped in traditional values.
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