one of the worst things about being a parent, for me, is the self-discovery, the being face to face with one's secret insanity and brokenness and rage.

“After a while the middle-aged person who lives in her head begins to talk to he…”

“...most of the time, all you have is the moment, and the imperfect love of the …”

“All these people keep waxing sentimental about how fabulously well I am doing a…”

“I cry intermittently, like a summer rain. I don't feel racked by the crying; in…”