I’ve found that women are often expected to give up parts of themselves after entering motherhood. We’re pigeonholed into a world where we’re supposed to be innate nurturers who only care about our children, not ourselves.
For my 40th birthday, I wanted to follow my interests and passions and do something just for me. My goal was to avoid having to consider anyone else or alter my plans for the greater comfort and welfare of my family.
Rather than drag my three kids on an adventure that would ultimately turn into a trip that wasn’t about me at all, I left my brood at home and traveled to a…
