May 14, 2026

Chimamanda Adichie Opens Up About Terrifying Thing About Being A New Mother

By Farouk Mohammed

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Nigerian author, Chimamamanda Adiche recently revealed she welcomed a child recently.

Chimamanda was speaking speaking in a live web chat on Guardian. She revealed motherhood is a joyful and terrifying experience at the same time.

 

“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. Most terrifying – the anxiety-filled desire to protect her from everything and the terror-filled sense that I cannot.” she gushed.

 

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