As Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings conclude, the exhaustive week of questions has prompted discussions on everything from policies and the role of the Supreme Court to originalism — and just how the mother of seven manages to juggle seven children, marriage, and her law career. That juggling act is why Barrett is especially inspirational and thought-provoking, both for my generation of mothers balancing careers and the young girls coming behind me.
In Barrett, we see several simultaneous truths: She is a dedicated wife, mother of seven, and attorney at the top of her field heading to the Supreme Court. She is an inspiration to young girls who aspire to such a high-profile career and an inspiration to the average mother who has tried to juggle helping a child with algebra, pleasing a demanding boss, cooking a delicious and healthy dinner, and keeping a clean (enough) home.
