Insightful piece, Lily. I appreciate how you link parenthood with choices (or sacrifices) made earlier during university. - A A McRae - Medium

What surprised me the most when I became a mom

Lily Chen

Feb 14

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Insightful piece, Lily. I appreciate how you link parenthood with choices (or sacrifices) made earlier during university.

A A McRae

Written by A A McRae

I am a teacher, parent, cookie-baking experimenter, library enthusiast, and all-around bookworm. Twitter and Instagram: @aamcraewrites

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