When I wonder why I ever wanted to become a mom, I put my cheek against my kid’s cheek and it helps a little. And it helps even more to remember I’m not alone. That feeling is normal. And it will pass.
Emily P.G. Erickson is a writer with a master's degree in psychology. She crafts helpful, science-backed pieces that come straight from the heart. Her writing about mental health, mindfulness, and motherhood has appeared in The New York Times, Elemental, Forge, and more.
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