The article explores the difficult realities of parenting, emphasizing that it is often not as rewarding as portrayed on social media. Parenting can lead to feelings of resentment as lives dramatically change with the addition of children. Sam Previte suggests that acceptance of this new reality can help parents combat negative feelings. She argues that recognizing this period of life as a significant season—filled with challenges but also temporary—can help shift the mindset and enable parents to find joy in their new roles.
"No one tells you, when you become a parent, the sooner you stop resenting being a parent, the more you will like it."
"You literally die and are reborn when you give birth, and your entire life changes. Priority changes, the lack of sleep, the exposure to sickness, the non-stop prioritizing other people's needs before yours."
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