We talk honestly about finding identity beyond the role of mom, from newborn survival mode to the strange quiet of school-aged independence. Practical habits, honest stories, and small rituals show how to let go of guilt and model balance for our kids.

• early motherhood overwhelm and lack of brain space
• first baby anxiety versus later-baby confidence
• reclaiming small daily rituals that feel human
• transitions when kids start school and time opens up
• reviving old passions like cooking, reading, swimming
• handling default-parent dynamics and mental load
• naming guilt, sharing load with partners, setting boundaries
• modeling autonomy and balance for children
• simple, realistic self-care ideas for different seasons

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