I stopped reading when I had children. It took me some time alone to regain my love of books and this crucial piece of my identity.0

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• July 27, 2026

I’ve always loved reading, ever since I picked up “Little Women” when I was 10 years old. As I grew older, books became my secret escape, taking me to places I could never have imagined. But when I had my first child, something changed. Suddenly, reading became a chore. I would try to pick up