Renowned writer, Chimamanda Adichie, discloses how the experience of giving birth to her daughter temporarily hindered her writing pursuits in an interview with BBC.
The celebrated author acknowledges the gift of motherhood but emphasizes the associated challenges and sacrifices. Chimamanda candidly shares that, while she could have written two novels if not for motherhood, the experience opened up a new realm of awareness that now enriches her fiction.
She discusses the impact of pregnancy, revealing that it left her feeling woozy and unable to tap into her creative writing phase for an extended period until recently.
Chimamanda shares her personal experience of pregnancy, dealing with discomforts like constipation and achy joints. Despite the challenges, she acknowledges the beauty of pregnancy but expresses a hope for increased awareness among women regarding the overwhelming emotions that accompany it.
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“I could probably have written two novels had I not had my child” – Chimamanda speaks about motherhood. pic.twitter.com/jPOiEoHigv
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