It Makes Me a Better Mother

But I almost didn’t come on this trip

Sarah K Peck and Hannah Howard

May 21, 2026

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Hannah Howard

I’m Hannah, a writer and mom writing about the beautiful mess of building a creative life in the middle of real life. You’ll find thoughts on ambition, rejection, identity, food, cheese, bodies & the awkward in-between moments that don’t fit neatly.