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Jens Peters's avatar

I found myself very much in this text with all the "challenges" (had Hand, Foot + Mouth three times with my second kid together 🙈) as being a parent, but also as a creator. Thanks for sharing!

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Katherine Douglas's avatar

oh man THREE times? i’m so sorry 🫣

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Jens Peters's avatar

I'll be happy, when the third kid is leaving kindergarten. No guarantee, but in most cases it gets better at least a bit.

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Craig Douglas's avatar

Life is complex, and you have described one the toughest ones: parental role vs. being an individual. You write so well, and I hope you consider publishing a book of your essays one day soon.

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