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Early Parenthood - Sarah Peck, Undefeated Underdogs #shorts

16 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief interview, a mother discusses the intense feelings of terror, overwhelm, and fear that accompany the first few days of motherhood. She describes how she often feels uncertain and unprepared, yet copes by allowing herself to cry, taking walks or bike rides, and giving herself pep talks. She reflects on the paradox of being expected to provide answers for others while she herself is still navigating the unknowns of parenthood, emphasizing that both parenting and adulthood involve continual learning and staying one step ahead without having all the answers.

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How did you manage doing all things being a mom in the first early few days?
I mean, it's kind of terrifying. I think overwhelm and fear are really familiar emotions. Like, I don't know what I'm doing. It's a very familiar position. And then I cry, I go for a walk or a bike ride. I give myself a pep talk and I'm like, okay, we're going to figure this out. Right? Because that's it. We're just figuring stuff. You're just staying one step ahead of your customer and one step ahead of your child. That's it. We don't have to have all the answers. Um, I, I find this to be one of the most bewildering parts of adulthood, is that so many people are looking to you for answers, and you're looking around being like, I guess, like, no, this— we're just out here in the woods trying to figure this out.