"Motherhood has become a glittery gateway to talking about the hard stuff with other people, especially parents. It’s given us this strange opportunity to cut the crap and access the human experiences we’re all having but not talking too much about. Since becoming a mom, I am physically unable to engage in small talk—I just don’t exist on that level anymore, and I’m OK with that. Some folks are repelled or at a loss when we meet, but others get a glint in their eyes of relief and excitement to skip the niceties and dive into the good stuff."
