Take everything you thought you knew about becoming pregnant and becoming a mother then put it on the back burner. I can reassure you, there’s a lot more to it than you think. I believe for me the first shocker came when I first fell pregnant. I’d never really directly been involved with anyone's pregnancy... Continue Reading →
Experiencing Shame
I recently listened to a podcast by i_weigh where they discussed the topic of shame. Aisling Bea is one of my favourite comedians and to hear her talk about her experience with shame through teenagerhood and adulthood was inspiring. Whilst listening it made me realise that I enjoy engaging in difficult conversation and stigmatised topics.... Continue Reading →
Motherhood: Welcome to the Battlefield
As I begin writing this short rant I'm currently 38+6 days pregnant and in an extremely annoyed mood. Must be the pregnancy hormones right? At least that is what every Tom, Dick and Harry has told me every time I've become pissed off by others actions during this pregnancy. Ultimately, from the minute you announce... Continue Reading →