Prayer Plant.

"Prayer Plant" by Liz Breen is an article that delves into the author's personal journey of tending to her houseplants during pregnancy and after becoming a mother. The author's worries about her ability to care for her plants mirror her concerns about being a parent. She tries to revive her dying plants by purchasing new ones, but finds solace in nurturing a prayer plant. The article also touches on the challenges of caring for a newborn and the author's feelings of uncertainty in her new role. It explores the anxieties and fears that new parents experience, particularly the fear of harm coming to their child. The narrator describes their constant worry and intrusive thoughts, imagining worst-case scenarios. The prayer plant becomes a symbol of the narrator's devotion and desire to protect their child. The article also references the musical "Little Shop of Horrors," drawing parallels between the plant in the show and the narrator's own fears. Ultimately, the narrator learns the importance of choosing faith over doubt in order to find salvation. [Extracted from the article]