My non-physical scars lasted longer
My non-physical scars lasted longer. I didn’t have any black eyes or bruises to prove it. That’s why no-one noticed it. Everyone thought I was alright, even though they felt something wasn’t. They never dug deeper because I didn’t have any physical marks. I saw the red lights when we met, but I was pushed […]
My Kid Ate Chips For Breakfast and Other Survival Tips From A Single Mama
Before I was a parent, I knew so much about parenting. I had decided my babies would only eat organic, homemade, nutritious meals, that they’d never eat sugar or processed foods, and would be forever kept away from screen time.
How to Stay Connected to Yourself as a Mum
It’s easy to lose touch with ourselves when we’re absorbed in raising children – we get pulled in so many directions away from our self that eventually our whole identity becomes wrapped up in ‘being a mum’ and we forget who we really are.
Navigating With My Eyes Closed
When I reflect on my early days of mothering, I fondly remember my natural-coloured hair, minus the greys and my bathroom mirror giving a much better reflection than today. I also remember the overwhelming feeling of love that I had for my precious baby boy and the overwhelming feeling of not knowing what I was doing and how I could possibly be responsible for this little person.
Who Even Am I Now?
As my body swells in preparation to welcome a little someone I marvel at what my body is capable of. The love and reverence for the process is equaled by the worry that perhaps I’ll never get my pre-baby body back, I’m not sure if I’m ready to accept that just yet.
From My Heart To Yours
There is no mixture that is correct or right – Motherhood is only specific to what you experience. As much as we want picture perfect, I’m starting to think that ideology is a set up. We figure it out as we go along – kids give us reviews often. Board meetings are a plenty!