The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily 1377: The Crux by Megan Peak
Oct 20, 2025
Maggie Smith delves into the exhausting early days of motherhood, revealing how time blurs those memories. She reflects on the bittersweet transition from craving independence to missing the feeling of being needed. The reading of Megan Peak's poem, 'The Crux,' beautifully captures the complex emotions of love, caretaking, and the pangs of longing that accompany motherhood. This heartfelt journey invites listeners to appreciate the cycles of growth and connection.
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Memory Softens Early Motherhood
- Motherhood cycles intense neediness and regained freedom across time.
- Maggie Smith notes our minds soften painful memories so we can choose to become parents again.
Be Patient — Needs Change Over Time
- Expect the desire for freedom to shift once children grow older.
- Maggie Smith suggests patience: the intense neediness of early years eventually lessens.
A Week That Feels Like 'Enough'
- Megan Peake recounts a week when one child has fever and another needs constant nursing.
- She voices exhaustion and the impulse to say "enough" amid nonstop caregiving duties.