I recently started working for a new company. New boss new role, new people and more importantly, new atmosphere, which is amazing by the way. I forgot what it was like to work in such a nurturing, friendly and cohesive workplace. My boss trusts me, he puts in a genuine interest in my well being, in all the staff. He trusts us. He is kind. But when you have experienced a toxic boss or manager before, your walls are up, afraid for something new, waiting for the other shoe to drop if it’s too good to be true. You expect all work environments to be riddled with anxiety, the stomach twisting fear ... Read More...
The Mom Group – Your virtual village
"What’s this rash on my baby?" "He won’t stop crying, what do I do?" "I am having dark thoughts, I need help. " "My partner doesn’t help." "My baby just did the cutest thing, check out this video." The Mom Group. Unless you are part of one, it’s not what you think it is. There are women, who are Moms. They are a part of a bigger thing. A community of Moms. It takes a village they say. But with traditional families becoming less and less, a lot of moms feel that they don’t have that support, not IRL(In real life) at least. When I was pregnant with my eldest, I googled ... Read More...
The ‘M’ Word: Miscarriage
Miscarriage. Pregnancy loss. Chemical pregnancy. Still born. You peed on the stick. You saw that pink line. Pregnant. Maybe you were overjoyed, and it was welcome. Maybe it was a shock and fear and panic ran through you, but once the shock settled you were excited, hopeful for this future baby and addition to your family. As soon as you see that line, everything changes. You think names, boy or girl, will you find out gender, how will siblings or partners react? You start planning. In the blink of an eye, future plans have changed. That trip, that small car, the spare bedroom, budget, car ... Read More...
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