this is a really good Chappell Roan take! I'm sure what she says is accurate among her set, but you are 100% correct that kids – the vomit, the furies, the ever-present fears – are one of the only ways you're forced (not that you otherwise can't; but *forced*) to leave the mild comfort zone. And when the clouds break, that's the best stuff there is. Also: well done on keeping that man out of prison!!
So good! I was one of your early Twitter followers (lol) and was so excited to find your Substack. I have a 3.5 year old daughter and am even more thrilled to see your parenting takes!
I love a “yes, and” take- both can be true and often both are! If you temper and avoid the hard stuff, you’re doing the same with the good stuff whether you realize it or not.
this is a really good Chappell Roan take! I'm sure what she says is accurate among her set, but you are 100% correct that kids – the vomit, the furies, the ever-present fears – are one of the only ways you're forced (not that you otherwise can't; but *forced*) to leave the mild comfort zone. And when the clouds break, that's the best stuff there is. Also: well done on keeping that man out of prison!!
thanks dunc! “not that you otherwise can't; but *forced*”—that’s exactly it
So good! I was one of your early Twitter followers (lol) and was so excited to find your Substack. I have a 3.5 year old daughter and am even more thrilled to see your parenting takes!
:’) hiiiiii and congrats!
I love a “yes, and” take- both can be true and often both are! If you temper and avoid the hard stuff, you’re doing the same with the good stuff whether you realize it or not.