Motherhood was the first instance in my life where I was asked to sacrifice anything for anyone. — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I don't want to believe it - that parenting itself makes art hard, that you must always sacrifice one for the other, that there is something inherently selfish and greedy and darkly obsessive in the desire to care as much… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I allow myself to feel fear without always capitulating to it... You don't have to live your life by fear. — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
When I first learned I was pregnant with my son, I had only two firm convictions about parenting: I knew it was important, and… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
“That’s why I hadn’t talked to you for a while. But man, did I miss hearing your sweet voice.” Sandy was surprised. Mark was… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
The desire to keep television out of our son's life was one of the few parenting priorities my husband and I agreed on from… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
When I earned my diploma from the University of Virginia in the spring of 2000, it never occurred to me before my senior year… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
It shouldn't be normal to be anxious all the time about your children, so women should seek mental health help if they're having excessive… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
I think that the expectation on parents has changed from giving your children shelter and love and support and guidance to this idea that… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
As a teenager, I'd longed to get my driver's license so I could get away from my parents. Then I'd longed to go to… — Kim Brooks Copy Share Image
