Birgitta expresses her inner conflict between motherhood and a desire to be more engaged in society and her profession. While cherishing her time with her daughter, she feels a longing for the work-life balance she once had. Her friend Pepper reflects on similar pressures faced when prioritizing parenthood over work, highlighting the challenges of finding flexible employment. Both women acknowledge the shame in feeling vulnerable without clear solutions, yet they find comfort in sharing their thoughts and experiences through writing and companionship.
It feels good to write this down!
There would have been no problem if work had been truly flexible, shrinking with the promise of being able to grow again when needed.
There’s a shame in admitting vulnerability when you don’t have a way to fix it, or at least make it poetic.
I want to feel needed, to feel busy, to feel part of society the way I used to.
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