Just hit the ground running!

One thing I keep noticing about major life transitions, especially becoming a parent, is how quickly we’re expected to move on.

Back to work.
Back to productivity.
Back to who we were before.

But many transitions involve loss as well as gain. And when there’s no space to acknowledge what’s ended, the return can feel heavier than we expect.

I’m coming back to LinkedIn after some time away, and this year I want to explore the emotional and professional realities of transition — particularly for parents returning to work.

What’s a transition you were expected to handle quietly?

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