Freelance Writer
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. Her helpful, science-backed journalism and essays about mental health, mindfulness, and motherhood have appeared in The New York Times, WIRED, Romper, Elemental, and elsewhere. You can find the latest from Emily at www.emilypgerickson.com. View more posts
