Motherhood is Tough

This week, I was reminded of just how challenging motherhood (or parenting!) can be as I attended a fantastic event hosted by Motherboard, where I listened to the stories of resilient, powerful women navigating the world of parenting.

I found myself sharing my story with my friend and colleague Allison as we are currently designing an event for busy working parents. We want to provide practical tools and insights that have genuinely made a difference for us as working parents.

14 years after my daughter was born, as I reflected on my experiences, I was brought to tears by the guilt that was still present in me. The constant self-doubt, questioning every decision, and regretting the things I couldn’t protect her or her brother from, while I was absorbed by work.

My own journey into motherhood hasn’t been an easy one. In fact, it would take more than a blog post (maybe even a lifetime of therapy) to fully capture it. ??

Don’t get me wrong—being a mother has been the most exhilarating and transformative experience of my life. But it's also okay to acknowledge that it’s not always a walk in the park.

The more Allison and I shared, the more I remembered those conversations with my clients, the more we realized that those motherhood challenges: the feeling of self-doubt, of questioning ourselves as mothers, was universal. We weren’t alone in it.

At the same time, our work was also important and we didn't want to lose this sense of self realisation in a work that fulfilled us.

But what if we could change the conversation? What if we could be kinder to ourselves, more confident in the choices we make, and trust that we’re doing the best we can with what we know?

So, as you navigate the ups and downs of parenthood, remember to give yourself the compassion you deserve. Parenting guilt is real!

I've shared on my blog some initial parenting tips for busy parents that have helped me ??

What are some of the things that have helped / are helping you to recharge and parent with confidence?

Use the comments below or simply email me: [email protected] - I'd love to get this conversation going ??