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Carinn Jade's avatar

This was so beautiful, and relatable. If there's a writer that hasn't experienced this, the only thing separating them from us is time. And speaking of time, I will wait years to read your dark take on motherhood. I can't get enough of the comfort I feel having my tiny worst moments blown into fictional proportions.

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Carola Lovering's avatar

True words, thank you Carinn 🫶🏼

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Eugene Flaherty's avatar

Beautifully written and so insightful, Carola.

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Carola Lovering's avatar

Thank you, Nanie! Love you ♥️

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Brett Bodnar's avatar

Loved this and relate to it sooo much!!! Squeezing work in, especially during that three hour block between bedtimes (which is the worst!), negotiating extra time to work with your husband, feeling guilty and exhausted and like it’s never enough…story of my life!!! Two kids has, and continues to, kick our asses and we’re also waiting for it to get “easier”. Sending a big hug and commiseration!!! Thank you for putting to words what I’ve felt especially for the last 2+ years! ❤️❤️

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Carola Lovering's avatar

Love you, Brett! I know you know

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Sarah Levy's avatar

Writing while parenting small children (and I only have one!) can seem impossible. My brain just feels different now, and there are so many days when I am sure I can’t remember how to string words together. It’s hard! Thank you for sharing this.

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Carola Lovering's avatar

It’s hard and you’re crushing it! Thanks for reading

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Melissa Nuñez's avatar

Beautifully written. I know exactly what you meant when you described just wanting rest, to read fiction, and spend time with your small children. I too, want this, in abundance, and have a hard time getting it. I'm constantly chasing those three things when it feels like it should come so easily. <3

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Carola Lovering's avatar

♥️♥️♥️

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Katie Copare's avatar

Thank you for sharing! As a mom to a four year old as well, this was very relatable and inspiring.

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Carola Lovering's avatar

♥️ thank you for reading!

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