As a new mom, it was a huge relief for me to learn that one in five people are Highly Sensitive Persons, and that I’m not a big weirdo.
When my son was born, I felt like being a good mom meant doing everything for him. I had to be the one putting him to bed every night and feeding him.
Yes, there have been dropped eggs, burned dinners and spilled milk, but cooking with an impulsive toddler has been transformative for me.