Think Again: Why people lose themselves in parenthood — and how to reclaim your sense of self

Aug 17, 2023 30 min

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You’ve prepped the nursery, read all the books, and are eagerly waiting to meet the new member of your family. But are you also ready to meet the new version of yourself? For Apple News In Conversation’s Think Again series, host Shumita Basu talks to Jessica Grose, author of <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/screaming-on-the-inside/id1610113142" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood</a>, about the ways parenthood can change you, the lack of societal support for this seismic life shift, and how reconnecting with your sense of self can help you navigate it.

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