A Napper’s Manifesto

Why I’m giving myself the permission to nap.

Illustration by Jacqueline Dooley

I love taking naps, but I’ve always been ashamed to admit it. Before I struggled daily with grief, I napped only occasionally and mostly on weekends.

In the five years since my daughter died, I’ve taken a nap almost every day. I work from home and I’m grateful for this luxury. But I’m also embarrassed about my daily napping habit. It feels self-indulgent…