I used to believe motherhood and creativity were opposing forces- that my mothering was in the way of my creative work, and my creative work was in the way of my mothering.

But over the past six years, as I've brought four babies into the world while simultaneously pursuing a number of creative endeavors, I've realized motherhood inspires creativity, and likewise, creativity inspires motherhood. The more I lean into both of these roles, the more I see how much they sustain each other...