motherhood

a love letter to my first-born

In a sense, all mothers grow up with their first child.

Jun 15 •

Claire Davidson

what do you do when the need for control becomes obsessive?

Jun 1 •

Claire Davidson

As the last of you shut the door to leave, the house produces an eery, buzzing quiet.

Nov 19, 2023 •

Claire Davidson

I stand beneath the awning on my front steps, swaying the baby back and forth as she lets out a series of disgruntled cries.

Oct 16, 2023 •

Claire Davidson

you are not the same

do you recognize the woman you were before motherhood?

Sep 27, 2023 •

Claire Davidson

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