Coming back after maternity leave – nervous but excited!

Hey community,

I took 2 years off after giving birth and coming back to joining a startup has been… exciting, but also pretty intimidating. Things move fast. Tools, trends, expectations, everything feels like it kept running while I was away. Has anyone here started (or joined) a startup after a career break? What was that transition like for you?

And if you’re comfortable sharing: What would you tell your past self who was just coming back?

I know Product Hunt is very maker-driven and growth-focused, but I also feel like a lot of us are navigating life changes alongside building products, and we don’t really talk about that part as much.

Would really appreciate hearing your stories, whether you’re a founder, early employee, or indie maker or a struggling parent trying to juggle work and life.