The article reflects on personal identity during motherhood, emphasizing the struggle to retain individual interests amidst new responsibilities. The author highlights their past as a hobbyist, engaging in various activities like crafting and horseback riding. Now, limited to just an hour and a half of personal time each evening, they grapple with conflicting desires and the need to reconnect with their passions. The author cherishes thoughtful gifts from family but expresses a deep yearning for self-expression through a new tattoo, symbolizing personal identity beyond motherhood.
I'm lucky; I never felt like I lost myself in pregnancy or postpartum the way so many women say they do. My friends, my interests, my quirks...
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