Or even the cute and cuddly: "Motherhood means finally understanding why mama bear's porridge went cold." Unless it involves their own mothers - and then they, too, can get in on the act. But these inspirational quotes are completely useless if you're looking for something concrete you can actually use as a roadmap on how to 'do' motherhood. "I just needed someone to validate that - 'of course you feel lonely, your entire life has changed'." Naomi Donaldson, from Rathfarnham, Dublin, who also took part in the survey, said early motherhood wasn't what she thought it would be.

Source: Irish Independent October 16, 2019 09:00 UTC