motherhood
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Being the Firstborn… and Realising What It Made Me Carry (Part 1)
A reflective look at how being the firstborn shapes identity, responsibility and motherhood. Exploring mental load, growth and what we carry without realising. Read more
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Understanding Children’s Behaviour as a Mum: Why I Had to Change First
When Behaviour Feels Like Too Much My house is loud. Not just a little background noise… I’m talking constant energy, laughter, questions, emotions, and “Mum, Mum, Mum” on repeat. It’s full of joy. Full of life. And also… full of moments that test me in ways I didn’t expect. Lately, it hasn’t just been the… Read more
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Part 1: The Way the World Sees Single Mums… and the Questions It Planted in Me
A reflective look at how single mums are perceived, the mental load of motherhood, and how identity, values, and self-awareness shape how we respond. Read more
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The Day My Childminder Came Back (Why Support Matters More Than We Admit as Mums)
A single mum of three reflects on the emotional impact of having childcare support return, and why the mental load of motherhood is heavier than we admit. Read more
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Motherhood, Easter Break & Letting Go of the Pressure
A real reflection on motherhood during the Easter break, managing mental load, relying on support, and learning to slow down without everything falling apart. Read more
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The Cost of Being the Responsible One
What is the mental load of being the responsible one? Explore the emotional responsibility of primary caregivers and practical ways to protect your mental wellbeing. Read more
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Why Organised People Plan Everything: The Psychology of Mental Load and Responsibility
People often joke about “the organised one.” The person with lists. The one who plans three steps ahead. The one who already has a backup plan. Sometimes it’s said with admiration. Sometimes with a little amusement. But for many of us, organisation is not just a personality trait. It’s a coping strategy. And psychology research… Read more
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While I Was Quiet
For the last couple of weeks, I haven’t been posting. Not because I was stuck. Not because I didn’t know what to say. But because I was building. In the middle of planning a birthday weekend, organising RSVPs, managing motherhood, and navigating real life, something shifted. I did a photoshoot for my daughter in our… Read more
Raising Three, Rebuilding Me 