The article reflects on the author's transition from a highly accomplished individual to a new mother dealing with the challenges of motherhood. After achieving significant milestones like launching a business and completing an Ironman, the author feels a loss of freedom and the ability to pursue personal goals. Despite the difficulties, such as fertility treatments and feeling overwhelmed, these experiences teach valuable lessons about self-acceptance and redefining success beyond traditional achievements.
Becoming a mom changed all of that. I lost my ability to over-achieve but learned a valuable life lesson in return.
From the beginning, motherhood didn't come easy to me - and I mean from the very beginning.
I was finding this deeply human, painfully natural experience such a struggle.
I realized the frustration I felt wasn't toward him but myself and what I could no longer do.
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