Let me start with a confession. I care about what other people think of me. I hate the idea of being judged as a mum. But it doesn’t stop me from being the mum I want to be. I’m writing this blog post because so many mums I talk to — friends, readers, and even …
You might not like this. I didn’t either when it hit me. But the truth is, as a mum, you are not under any pressure to be “perfect” or to “do it all”. That pressure is not actually coming from the outside. It’s a story we keep telling ourselves. Somewhere along the way, we started …
So, Brooklyn Beckham recently posted something on Instagram that got everyone talking — and not just about him. And before you groan and think, “Ugh, not another celebrity drama,” stick with me. Because this isn’t really about fame or headlines. It’s about something much deeper — something that happens in families all the time, even …
How many sorries have you said today? Most likely, way more often than necessary. Look at this: “Sorry, would you mind…?” “Sorry for moaning…” “Sorry, I need your help…” “Sorry, but I don’t agree with you…” “Sorry, may I ask…?” Mums say sorry for (almost) everything. So often that it stops being an apology and …
Ah, pregnancy. The season of excitement, nausea, and suddenly questioning every single purchase you’ve ever made. One minute you’re glowing and Googling baby names. The next, you’re staring at a £79 breast pump online thinking, “Should I get this?” If this is your first pregnancy, welcome. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just overwhelmed, like …
This is one of those things that feels obvious once you say it out loud, but somehow still needs saying. Struggle is not a badge of honour. Yet when mums talk about motherhood, it often sounds like exhaustion is something to be proud of. Tiredness becomes a shared identity. Overwhelm feels normal. Neglecting your needs …
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