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Nicole Jayne's avatar

It might not feel like it, but you are a more deadly rat, I promise: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/09/how-motherhood-affects-creativity/539418/

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Gray Chapman's avatar

I love this and will always appreciate you sharing it with me in those early days/daze!

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Katie Hawkins-Gaar's avatar

Gray! I am so happy you’re here. I’m so glad to read your words. It’s so beautiful and so relatable.

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Gray Chapman's avatar

Thank you so much, Katie!

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Tess Malone's avatar

Gray, this was so gorgeous! So happy you’re writing.

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Gray Chapman's avatar

Thank you Tess <3

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Ann's avatar

Love this, thanks for sharing. You and I were in the same birth class for #1, and I'm just a few weeks behind you for #2. I'm not a writer, but a painter and an architect, so looking forward to your reflections on creativity and parenthood. Checking out Rachel Cusk now...

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Gray Chapman's avatar

Hi Ann!! Ah yes, our Zoom birth class. Feels like a lifetime ago, or three. Thanks so much for reading & I hope you and your growing family are healthy and happy. Congratulations!

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