Hindsight: Phases of New Parenthood — Welcome

Jenny Cox
Jenny Cox
Sep 8, 2018 · 3 min read

Today

Dear You (& You),

Congratulations on the newest addition to your life and family! Welcome to the largest grouping of people on the planet: humans who have procreated. This assemblage contains individuals who have the most basic thing other than gender in common. Every parent has a child and has experienced the impact this additional person has had on all relationships and aspects of life, including self-perception and personal identity.

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