Discussion about this post

User's avatar
Meg's avatar
5dEdited

Good observations and interesting to think about men’s perspective as sons, husbands, and fathers. It’s difficult to enjoy motherhood outside of a worldview or religious tradition that explicitly values it, and even then it will push you to the edge of your capabilities. It took me a long time, a mental health crisis, and a lot of therapy to allow two things to be true at once. I love taking care of my three little sons and am also frequently exhausted, overstimulated, and overwhelmed. This means I need help from their father, not judgment. I’m blessed to be married to someone who knows how to provide this when I need relief.

Expand full comment
Amber Adrian's avatar

Resonant. Thanks. Will be thinking about this for a while

Expand full comment
7 more comments...

No posts