"Why I have written myself a letter before maternity leave (and what it says)", i (17 December 2022)
• Describing the period after the birth of her son.
• Describing the period after the birth of her son.
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I personally found the first few months of motherhood discombobulating, knackering, joyous, emotional, frustrating and quite frankly odd.
— Emma Barnett
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• Describing the period after the birth of her son." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Emma Barnett
Emma Barnett (born 5 February 1985) is a British broadcaster and journalist. In May 2024, she became a presenter of Today on BBC Radio 4.
About Emma Barnett
Emma Barnett (born 5 February 1985) is a British broadcaster and journalist. In May 2024, she became a presenter of Today on BBC Radio 4.
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