Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has described motherhood as exciting and terrifying at the same time.
Adichie, who joined Guardian UK for a live webchat session with her fans was answering questions about feminism, her creative process, female sexuality and early failure when she made the revelation.
“What excites you the most about being a new mom? What terrifies you the most about being a mom? A fan asked
“Most exciting – a new and unique kind of love has come into my life, glorious and joyful and encompassing and full of discovery.
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Most terrifying – the anxiety-filled desire to protect her from everything and the terror-filled sense that I cannot.” she gushed.
