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When did we stop parenting… and started performing When did we stop parenting… and started performing? Not because we wanted to - but because the outside pressure got louder than our own voice. The pressure to be the “good mum.” �The always-present, never-raising-her-voice, organic-snack-serving, memory making mum. So we learned the script. We say the “right” things and react the “right” way. �We follow the routines, the advice, the endless rules. And from the outside, it may look like we’ve got it together. But inside, we’re second guessing, overthinking, and carrying guilt for the things we did… and the things we didn’t. And without even realising it, we slip into autopilot. We stop asking, what actually feels right for me? �We stop noticing what our child really needs from us - not from a checklist, not from a trend, not from someone else’s version of “perfect.” We become so focused on getting it “right”…�that we lose what’s actually right. Because being a good mum means letting your guts and your family be your best guide. �it’s choosing what works for your family — even if no one else gets it, and yes even if it means being judged. Your child doesn’t want a performance. They don’t want a perfectly curated version of you. They want and need you. �The real you. So if you’ve been feeling that quiet disconnect… like you’re doing everything you’re “supposed” to do, but it still doesn’t feel right… Maybe it’s not because you’re failing. Maybe it’s because you were never meant to perform in the first place. Maybe it’s time to pause, and come back to your own voice.
“Enjoy them while they’re small.” I get it. But t “Enjoy them while they’re small.” I get it. But the truth is: parenting young kids is exhausting. You’re sleep deprived, overwhelmed, and often running on fumes… Memories of those days make parents of adult kids feel nostalgic, but memories are never a true reflection of reality. They’re distorted: the brain highlights the good bits, adds commentary, and filters out the exhaustion, stress, and mess of the moment. It’s not fair to measure your exhausted, overwhelmed past self against the perspective of who you are today. And no, when kids grow up, you don’t automatically feel a hole in your heart. Many old parents - even those living alone - don’t. If your life outside motherhood is rich, your kids growing up can feel freeing and exciting, not devastating. We’re not meant to keep them. We’re meant to raise them, and let them fly. It feels like sometimes we forget that. I want to enjoy my kids not only when they’re small, or near me, but throughout their whole lives. We shouldn’t normalise feelings of emptiness or devastation when kids grow up. Instead, we can focus on building lives - ours and theirs - so that transition doesn’t feel that way. So yes, enjoy the now - but don’t forget the whole journey.
Another newborn has lost their life this month. 💔 Another newborn has lost their life this month. 💔 A life taken not because of a mum who didn’t love, but because the system failed her - failed to give proper education on postpartum life, failed to give support, failed to prepare anyone for what’s normal and what’s dangerous. This is EXACTLY why I wrote “Motherhood - The Unspoken” - to shine a light on the parts of life as a new mum no one talks about. (Even prenatal classes!) One of those parts is intrusive thoughts. Thoughts that scare you, make you feel ashamed, make you question yourself. Thoughts that are completely normal for a new parent adjusting to life with a newborn… but are terrifying when you don’t know it’s normal. The real tragedy isn’t the thought itself. It’s the shock. The panic. The feeling that something is wrong with you. The feeling that you’re failing. That’s what pushes mums to the edge - because no one told them it’s a common experience, a human experience, a mammalian response. We need to stop treating these thoughts like secrets. We need education. Support. Open conversations. Because every day, mums are struggling quietly - and babies are at risk. MOTHERHOOD - THe UNSPOKEN is my attempt to give new parents a lifeline, a mirror, and a voice for the unspoken realities of postpartum life. Please, if you’re a new parent - or if you know one - get a copy and share it far and wide (link in bio). Let’s spread awareness, normalise the unspoken, and save more mums and babies from tragedies that are preventable.
Last year, I was invited to the play Fox by @katie Last year, I was invited to the play Fox by @katielouisamorgan at Park Theatre London, and it stayed with me long after the lights went out. It tells the story of a new mum awake through the night with her baby. Everyone calls her “Mum” now. But inside she’s quietly wondering… what happened to the person she used to be? The play is painfully real. It shows everything about new mum life that I always say should be common knowledge - not something that stays unspoken. It was hard to watch at times, but also strangely comforting. Because I know that when stories like this are told, more mums realise they’re not alone. In many ways, it felt like seeing the theatre version of my own story I share in my book Motherhood: The Unspoken. Katie also invited me to join the post show discussion with different professionals to talk about motherhood, mental health, and the unspoken realities of life as a new mum. (Thanks so much Katie for this opportunity!) If you’d like to hear more about the story behind the play, Katie was recently interviewed on the podcast @ollietheuncensoredcritic - definitely worth a listen. Please share and let’s show more mums they’re not alone and that there IS light at the end of the tunnel. Trust me it can literally save lives.
Most mums make their life easier everywhere apart Most mums make their life easier everywhere apart from motherhood. They get food delivered… They shop online… They use google maps… They drive… But when it comes to motherhood - the hardest job ever - suddenly help is unimaginable and a sign of failure. 🤷‍♀️ It’s all about your perception. Asking for help means what you make it mean. To me, asking for help is smart. It’s a natural part of life and human connection. It helps me and it helps others. We ask for and accept help many times every day without realising - so why should motherhood be different? It’s not. So go out there and ask for help like it’s your job - and enjoy the miracles that will follow. ❤️
It’s crazy isn’t it ? You make your life easier It’s crazy isn’t it ? You make your life easier everywhere apart from motherhood. You get food delivered… You shop online… You use google maps… You drive instead of walk… But when it comes to motherhood - the hardest job ever - suddenly help is unimaginable and a sign of failure. 🤷‍♀️ It’s all about mindset and perception. Asking for help means what you make it mean. To me, asking for help is smart. It’s a natural part of life and human connection. What does it mean to you?
Always find time for date nights. Not ‘even now’ t Always find time for date nights. Not ‘even now’ that you’re parents... ESPECIALLY now that you’re parents! 🤍
Never apologise for having boundaries ❤️ Never apologise for having boundaries ❤️
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