Fatherhood truths

Fatherhood truths

Yesterday, I had an exhausting day where I was questioning everything, from my parenting, my child’s behaviour, as well as the world at large. It was one of those days when I felt like a rubbish mum parenting a super difficult child. An off day. I am often amazed by...
Waiting for the awakening

Waiting for the awakening

Like many of you that I have spoken to lately, I too am struggling. There are days when I just want to scream to relieve the frustration and anger I feel deep within. There are days when I just want to cry. Life seems so fragile and transient of late. And just when I...
It’s just a phase

It’s just a phase

It’s just a phase. This term is probably one of the most useful things I say to myself as a mother.  Some days I need to repeat it to myself like a mantra, just to get me through the day.  Those days when you ask yourself why you thought motherhood was such a good...
Early days, normal feelings…

Early days, normal feelings…

For many parents, bringing home a new baby is the most joyous feeling in the world, for others it can be daunting and scary. In my case it was a combination of the two, plus a million other emotions! I remember a midwife visiting me at home when Aren was 3 days old....
Career advice from a 2 year old!

Career advice from a 2 year old!

I have experimented with being the stay at home mum and a going out to work. I’m now somewhere in between.  I honestly couldn’t tell you which was harder. They are different both in a physical and emotional way.  Trying to get yourself ready for work with...