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I thought working for myself would make motherhood easier. I couldn't have been more wrong.
The author started her own marketing consultancy in 2001, believing the flexibility would help balance motherhood, but later regretted the challenges of managing work and raising two children simultaneously. Despite her sons turning out well, she reflects on the stress of working while recovering from childbirth and the sacrifices made for her business.
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