Just a Mum

One morning last week my 18-year-old daughter and I were having a conversation about life and career goals. This was initiated by her impending high school graduation. It was one of those chats that leads to existential questions about one’s purpose in life. I love those! I love gaining insight into their unique perspectives. “NoContinue reading “Just a Mum”

To my daughter:

Things every girl should know. You are a strong, beautiful, unique individual.  Never measure yourself against other women, they aren’t your competition.  Challenge yourself. Work to become the best version of you.  Celebrate, support and uplift other women.  Nurture your friendships and sisterhood. Never compare and tear each other down. Be kind to yourself andContinue reading “To my daughter:”

Sisterhood

Slut shaming, virgin taunting. Working mums are selfish,  stay-at-homes lack ambition.  Too posh to push or earth mother? Judgement in abundance. Body shaming.  Too fat, so flat. No booty, too booby. Bitch, slag, stuck up, common, princess, ho! All driven by insecurity with nowhere to go. Self-harming, sisterhood wanting… Love acceptance and unity choices madeContinue reading “Sisterhood”