It was November 2020 as I stepped into my Manager’s office. My palms were sweating, I was clutching my letter of resignation in my hand. I sat opposite her and as I started to speak, the tears started to flow. I couldn’t believe, that after stepping into this place as a fresh-faced grad, fast forward […]
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 […]
Finding my Voice: Learning to Speak up and be Heard
As a little girl growing up, I learnt from my parents and adult role models that I must mind my manners, and adjust my behaviour so as not to interrupt the adults when they were in conversation. I was taught to be polite and respectful, and it became a natural role that I embraced; the […]