Because silence is a breeding ground for bad outcomes.
One thing that I would add to the list is ✅ Challenges in adjusting to parenthood.
I've noticed that people tend to highlight the bright sides, while downplaying the very real difficulties and frustrations of being a new parent.
Totally true - glad you mentioned that idea. I can definitely write from experience, in terms of the challenges of adjusting to parenthood.
This is such a good piece. Thank you. In my experience our mistakes and our regrets are difficult to not only articulate, but even to access!
Thanks, Laura. And you’re right … awareness of our feelings has to come first - and that’s never an easy step. Difficult to access.
Amber,
✅ physical health as it applies to a recent diagnosis.
✅ heartbreak
Couple areas that people can be very shy about discussing.
I’ve especially seen hesitance to talk about diagnoses. Thank you for naming that.
One thing that I would add to the list is ✅ Challenges in adjusting to parenthood.
I've noticed that people tend to highlight the bright sides, while downplaying the very real difficulties and frustrations of being a new parent.
Totally true - glad you mentioned that idea. I can definitely write from experience, in terms of the challenges of adjusting to parenthood.
This is such a good piece. Thank you. In my experience our mistakes and our regrets are difficult to not only articulate, but even to access!
Thanks, Laura. And you’re right … awareness of our feelings has to come first - and that’s never an easy step. Difficult to access.
Amber,
✅ physical health as it applies to a recent diagnosis.
✅ heartbreak
Couple areas that people can be very shy about discussing.
I’ve especially seen hesitance to talk about diagnoses. Thank you for naming that.