I’m actually quite afraid to share this blog publicly. I don’t want to invite conflict into my life, I hate confrontation! But something deep inside me keeps urging me to be vulnerable and share my story. I have pledged that with my blogs all along, I don’t intend to stop now. Even if it means […]
You are not a failure
I whispered these words to myself as the familiar feeling of regret, longing and disappointment sat in my stomach. In my head, I had failed and I had not achieved, I wasnt able to do the thing our female bodies were designed to do. I have delivered three beautiful and healthy babies by ceasarean section. […]
The Trouble With Being Me
I started writing blogs in May last year and for some time, I was writing one every week without fail. I realised yesterday that I haven’t written a blog for almost a month and I pondered why. I love writing, it is an outlet to journal my experiences, thoughts and process my emotions and journey. […]
SOS From a Neurotic Mum!
How do you balance care for your children and concern for their welfare, whilst protecting your own sanity and needs? Last night I slept on my 14 month olds bedroom floor. I had a terrible sleep the night before due to a nuisance urinary tract infection, so with some antibiotics onboard, I was looking forward […]
Choosing to Step off the Path Well Worn
I’ve spent almost my entire life believing that there is only one way to achieve happiness and success. The ingredients are simple; go to school, follow on with TAFE/University, achieve a higher education or trade and secure a career in the field you have studied or trained in. Work hard and save hard and you […]
Helping to Find Me Again After Children
I was standing in the bathroom one morning, putting wax in my five year old’s hair as he regaled me with a tale about who was fastest in the running race yesterday, whilst the eight year old stood by with her hairbrush, advising me that I was the only thing standing between her and finishing […]