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Emily Spencer - Identity revisited: Becoming a parent
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Emily revisits the topic of identity in the context of becoming a parent. She reflects on her initial struggles with the concept of motherhood and how it has evolved over six months. Emily shares her experiences of the challenges and loneliness of new parenthood, from sleepless nights and self-doubt to the pressures of social expectations and competitive parenting. Despite feeling like an outsider in various parent groups, she finds solace in unexpected friendships and realises that her approach to…
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