S2 #17 My Next Chapter of Mothering — And How I'm Terrified — Mums F**king Matter

Some big feelings have been coming up for me recently, over Matilda finishing up at primary school in a few weeks time(!).

I wanted to share this topic for my solo episode in case other Mums/parents relate and hearing my honest experience(s) may be somewhat soothing in the solidarity.

WARNING: At 9 minutes 40 seconds to 9 minutes 50 seconds I speak briefly of Father Christmas in case you listen around little ones!

In this episode I speak about:

parenting, the change for us both and being a sensitive person
filling our metaphorical cup so that we can give from a better place
my experience of the first year of secondary school
the support we've had from school
'anticipatory grief' and naming our feelings

Themes: parenting, grief, change, school

I mention Alex Trippier (Episode #10 of Series 2), Susan Cain and Lou Hynes.

At the end, I read a poem by Donna Ashworth called 'Backbones'.

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