What I soon realized is that maintaining a firewall between my “mom” self and the rest of my self was making motherhood much less interesting. The rest of myself was being so challenged — psychologically, spiritually, philosophically, creatively and intellectually — by caring for my son. But I resisted it, and tried to keep care small because... See more

It really helps when the woman has some degree of self or identity developed beforehand—some level of her preparedness for having children. The other part that helps expand women’s identities in motherhood is a supportive environment. They should have people around them who are accepting of their struggles as they try to figure out who they are as... See more

🏣 Your identity isn’t your job title.Leaving corporate life after 20 years was liberating—and terrifying. I learned to detach my self-worth from a title and instead lean into entrepreneurship, where I can build something that aligns with my passions and values. The process wasn’t easy, but it was worth it.🍻 Sobriety is the ultimate life hack.This... See more