Imogen Crimp on Postpartum Life with In-Laws
Writer Imogen Crimp reflects on moving in with her in-laws postpartum after a housing deal fell through. She describes the loss of privacy, communal living, and the tension between motherhood and identity. Her in-laws' open-door policy leads to constant company and shared belongings. Despite challenges, she finds unexpected support and deep love for her child. The family eventually moves out, but Crimp cherishes the experience. Her novel 'Give Me Everything You've Got' is newly released.
Key facts
- Imogen Crimp moved in with her in-laws when six months pregnant.
- The move was meant to be temporary but became open-ended after their apartment fell through.
- They lived in a terraced house in a north London suburb for ten months.
- Crimp's in-laws have an open-door policy with frequent guests.
- She struggled with lack of privacy and communal living.
- Crimp found the intensity of love for her child surprising.
- The family eventually found another place to live.
- Crimp's novel 'Give Me Everything You've Got' was released this week.
Entities
Artists
- Imogen Crimp
- Rachel Cusk
- Doris Lessing
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Zimbabwe