Apple News In Conversation Think Again: Why people lose themselves in parenthood — and how to reclaim your sense of self
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Aug 17, 2023 Jessica Grose, author of Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood, discusses the personal transition into parenthood, societal expectations, challenges faced by dads and non-birthing parents, and listener voicemails about becoming a parent.
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Changing Parenthood Dynamics
- Millennials form households with children at a significantly lower rate than previous generations, showing a shift in family dynamics.
- The American parenting roadmap is outdated, reflecting societal changes that impact parenthood today.
Motherhood Misconceptions
- Motherhood is culturally expected to be a perfect, angelic transformation but this is unrealistic.
- Maintaining a full range of emotions is normal and rejecting guilt about negative feelings is necessary.
Jessica's Hyperemesis Struggle
- Jessica experienced severe hyperemesis during pregnancy and felt like a failure despite it being common.
- This personal struggle highlighted her emotional challenges and societal expectations of pregnancy.