Penmanship and parenthood: worsening effect
I am a parent to a school aged child and a toddler. I am middle-aged.
I took pride in my penmanship my entire life.
I now cannot recognize my own writing and have become quite ashamed. It’s not conscious and glaring either.
Has anyone experienced something like this after having children? Is it something that touches you throughout all aspects of your life — rushing, trying to make time for the little ones?
It’s an odd post. Anyone have any advice?
Posted Jun 14, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
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