Wow Karen this was such a beautiful and thought-provoking read. I loved learning about the women (and men) in your family, you describe them so well, I really got a feel for them! You also explore the depths, intricacies and layers of what it is to be a woman/mother and everything surrounding the role and the wider societal pressures. I love Gabor Mate’s work and I too have felt the necessity to spend my time away from formal employment to be with my children in their early years (which is the hardest/most brilliant/undervalued work I have ever done). I am continuing to unpick what it means and how it feels, I will return and refer to this post regularly! xx
I so enjoyed reading the beautiful words you wrote about the women in your family and how they have influenced you. And I too constantly dance with how to find a balance in motherhood/career/life… I think it will be an ever unfolding learning journey for me. Above all the pressure on women no matter what path they choose is so heavy to shoulder, I just hope I can unpick a tiny bit of it so the weight on my daughters is a little less. Thank you so much for sharing as part of our wonderful online circle. Xxx
Beautiful read, so much value and powerful messaging that packs its punch. We are waking up. Slowly, slowly.
Wow Karen this was such a beautiful and thought-provoking read. I loved learning about the women (and men) in your family, you describe them so well, I really got a feel for them! You also explore the depths, intricacies and layers of what it is to be a woman/mother and everything surrounding the role and the wider societal pressures. I love Gabor Mate’s work and I too have felt the necessity to spend my time away from formal employment to be with my children in their early years (which is the hardest/most brilliant/undervalued work I have ever done). I am continuing to unpick what it means and how it feels, I will return and refer to this post regularly! xx
I so enjoyed reading the beautiful words you wrote about the women in your family and how they have influenced you. And I too constantly dance with how to find a balance in motherhood/career/life… I think it will be an ever unfolding learning journey for me. Above all the pressure on women no matter what path they choose is so heavy to shoulder, I just hope I can unpick a tiny bit of it so the weight on my daughters is a little less. Thank you so much for sharing as part of our wonderful online circle. Xxx