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The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers
by The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers
Mums the word.... The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is here to brighten your day and lift your spirits with their unique take on things ”Motherhood”. We’re Real-life friends; a special group comprised of women from across the globe who have chosen to call Edinburgh, Scotland home. Together, we’re a haphazard amalgamation of diverse perspectives & life experiences united as we try to navigate the often tumultuous journey through Motherland with humour, unwavering support and lots of fizz! Our mantra is radical acceptance & the necessity to check your ego & self-interests at the door. Keep calm and hold my prosecco ladies, I hereby call this meeting to order. 🥂Our Instagram 🥂: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/#Keywords: motherhood, mothers, mums, United Kingdom, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, parenting
Episodes
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Mums at the Fringe, Back to School Anxiety & Prep for the Live Show!
The Mums are back chatting all about the crazy antics they've been up to this past week in Edinburgh getting ready for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers LIVE Show on August 29th & 30th at 2pm at Just the Tonic Nucleus, Atomic Stage! Find out all about the crazy…
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Reunited at the Start of August and it Feels So Good!
The Mums are back after a month of the girls being away at various points on holiday... and they have ALOT of catching up to do. Join Kim, Tammy, Lissy, Heather & Rebecca as they recap their time away in various parts of the world such as Sicily, Darlington, Skye and France! Find out who enjoyed...
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It's a Friendship-themed Mashup... we revisit a couple of the Mums' favourite podcasts: the Golden Girls& The 3 Pillars of Friendship Theory!
In this special podcast, we revisit two of the Mums' favourite friendship-themed podcasts.... one on the Golden Girls, and one on the 3 Pillars of Friendship Theory! The Golden Girls premiered on September 14, 1985 - a monumental 40 years ago - and we still love it! It was groundbreaking because…
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It's Christmas in July Part 2! Given the popularity of Christmas in July Part 1, here are some more of our favourite 2025 Christmas Rom-Com review moments...
This second Part 2 special Christmas in July episode recaps some more of the Mums' favourite Christmas Rom-Com review moments from 2025. Revisiting 'Hot Frosty' and 'Christmas at the Castle' never felt so good! Listen in as the Mums chat about sexy Santas that come to life and the…
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It's Christmas in July Part 1! Some of our favourite 2025 Christmas Rom-Com review moments...
This special Christmas in July episode recaps some of the Mums' favourite Christmas Rom-Com review moments from 2025. Revisiting 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas' and 'My Secret Santa' never felt so good! Listen in as the Mums chat about the Chets, the Ritz cracker bad-boys, and the flaming candy-canes…
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The Scottish Podcast Awards, End-of-School-Year Madness...and Advice for a Mum trying to stop a Holiday Nightmare!
It's the end of the school year.. whether the Mums are ready or not! The kids are out, the plans are being made, and the Mums have recovered from the Scottish Podcast Awards hangover. Join the Mums as they recap the Scottish Podcast Awards event.... everything from being awarded "Highly…
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End of Term Sprint, Podcast Awards Excitement & The Playhouse turned Powerhouse
It's nearly the end of the school year, and the Mums are back to chat about the end of the year chaos... the sprint to the end of the year activities, the stress about the summer plans, and the mental load... after a quick recap by Heather and Lissy on the fabulous Edinburgh Pride event over the...
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The World Cup, The Tartan Army in Boston & prep for the Scottish Podcast Awards Gala Glitz
After a special shoutout to The Edinburgh Minute after the Mums made the coveted Top 4 spot in last week’s Culture Minute, the Mums are catching up on the excitement around Scotland's performance in the World Cup! The Mums are tracking the Tartan Army across the Atlantic as Scotland finally makes...
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The Summer Scramble: Surviving Camp Chaos & pre-Holiday Stress
The Mums are back to chat about the looming reality check... the summer hols are coming soon, and plans need to be made! Before diving into the main topic, the Mums catch up on the events over the weekend: the Corstorphine Fair, and the Everywoman Festival - where the Mums giving out flyers for…
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Petty to the Grave: When Revenge Goes Sky-High
The ladies of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers are back for this hilarious (and slightly terrifying) journey through three entirely true, documented acts of unprecedented pettiness. The Big Question is where is the line between a harmless prank and a life-ruining act of...
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Bank Holiday Marathons, Upcoming Festivals & Mother-in-Law Dog Drama
Heather, Kim, Tammy, Lissy and Rebecca are chatting all about the extreme heat in Kim's office as well as the gorgeous (and very warm!) Bank Holiday weekend and everything that the Mums got up to. Lissy ran the Edinburgh Marathon, and Kim was there to see her partner and Lissy finish. Find out…
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The ESUIM podcast is nominated for TWO Scottish Podcast Awards... plus the Bodyguard & Eurovision chat!
It's another BIG reveal by The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers: we have been nominated for TWO Scottish Podcast Awards: Best in Comedy & Best in Sex, Family & Relationships. It's a lot to celebrate for the Mums, and Heather, Lissy, Kim, Tammy & Liz are raising their…
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The Devil Wears Prada, British Telly and Waitress & The Bodyguard at the Edinburgh Playhouse!
Lissy, Heather, Kim, Liz, Tammy and Rebecca are chatting all about the group celebration of Monica's birthday over the weekend after catching up on Lissy's amazing rose themed trip to Kos with the girls! The Mums went in a massive group to the Everyman Cinema to see the Devil Wears Prada 2 and…
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The BIG Reveal: The Mums will put on a LIVE SHOW at the Just In Tonic Comedy Edinburgh Fringe venue on August 29th & 30th!
Lissy, Heather, Kim, Tammy and Liz are back for the BIG REVEAL! The Mums have been excited and nervous to update listeners, but now the news can come out. Lissy & Heather got contacted by Darrell Martin of Just The Tonic Comedy Show fame... about The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically…
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Pies, Pleas, and TMI: Why Edinburgh is Going Viral
After some busy Easter holiday weeks, Lissy, Kim, Rebecca and Heather are regrouping to chat! The Mums talk about how magical the Spring is in Edinburgh.. from the cherry blossoms and the best places in the city to enjoy them, to the upcoming Porty Festival (May 2- 4), Edinburgh is going viral!...
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The Mums share some favourite 2025 moments... Choreplay, Guilty Pleasures & the Sardine Ultimatum!
In this special episode, the Mums share some of their favourite moments from 2025... the (in)famous Sexting vs. Choreplay chat, a fabulous moment from the 2025 Guilty Pleasures episode, and the Mums' advice for a husband given an ultimatum over eating tinned sardines. Join the Mums for this...
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The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast Celebrates our First Anniversary & Surviving Easter Break
Cheers! The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast is officially one year old! Lissy, Kim, Rebecca, Tammy, Heather & Liz are celebrating the ESUIM podcast one year anniversary with some fizz, laughs, and shout outs to the listeners without whom the podcast wouldn't have...
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The Mums are featured on Edinburgh Live! Easter Break is coming...Surviving the Digital Hangover & The Great EdTech Rebellion
Lissy, Heather, Kim, Rebecca and Tammy are back with some BIG news! The Mums have been featured in Edinburgh Live thanks to a wonderful interview with Lee Dalgetty and are celebrating with a few lovely bottles of prosecco. In the absolutely fabulous article by Lee on Edinburgh Live, the Mums have...
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Spotlight on Local: The Mums chat to Carmen of Support the Makers & The Porty Festival!
Lissy and Heather have a lovely chat with local superstar Carmen of Support the Makers (Support The Makers) and the Porty Festival (Porty Festival). Listen in to find out all about Carmen's inspiring story behind why she started Support the Makers, a vibrant local community of makers markets and...
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Good Friends are Like Big Knickers: A Mother’s Day Special!
It's been a very busy week for the Lissy, Rebecca, Liz, Kim, Heather and Tammy, what with Mother's Day over the weekend, Scotland's rugby efforts vs. Ireland, and the Mums having some great chats with some incredible businesses and events! The Mums had a wonderful chat with Carmen of Support the...
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Spring has Sprung in Edinburgh! The Mums chat about Matilda & Being Imperfect Parents
It's Spring in Edinburgh, and Lissy, Heather, Kim, Liz and Tammy are enjoying a lovely bottle of wine from Vino Wine in Stockbridge, whilst chatting all about the gorgeous signs of Spring in the city! The Mums have been busy.... Tammy has been crushing it at F45, the Mums watched the epic…
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March of the Matildas! Naughty by design: The Evolution of Dahl’s Matilda & World Book Day 2026!
Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Tammy and Heather are back to chat at the start of March 2026... it's another exciting week for the Mums! Whilst enjoying a lovely bottle of prosecco from local shop Cockburns of Leith (cockburnsofleigh1796) the Mums are chatting about World Book Day on March 5th and the…
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Spotlight on Local: The Mum Club. Edinburgh & The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers chat!
Join Lissy, Heather, and guest star Kirstie of the Mum Club Edinburgh for a cozy wee chat about motherhood... the changes, the challenges, and the importance of having mum friends! The Mums chat about how important it is to build a supportive circle of mum friends at all stages of life: from when...
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Friendship Beyond Brunch: The wisdom of Jane Austen & Throwing away perfection
It's been a busy week in Edinburgh... the mums and families are just returned from the February school holiday, with the kids heading back to school! Lissy, Rebecca, Tammy, Kim and Heather sit down to chat about the school break. Family trips to Morocco, Tenerife and London are discussed along…
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History, Hype and Heart: A Front Row take on all things Galentine's Day!
Join Kim, Lissy, Rebecca and Heather for another setting the world to rights chat on this second episode in what the Mums are calling "Friendship February". Firstly the Mums talk about the amazing experience Lissy and Heather had viewing FRIENDS! The Musical Parody at the Edinburgh Playhouse,...
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Fold in the Friendship: The Bebes, FRIENDS! the Musical Parody Tour & Our Besties
It's the start of Friendship February and Lissy, Anke, Heather, Kim, Tammy and Rebecca are chatting all about Tammy's Alter Ego Themed Birthday Party. Find all about the costumes worn by the Mums - everything from Kim's stealth costume (a golfer) to Lissy's Claudia Winkleman to Becky from the...
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The Benjamin Button Club...Where 45 is the New 25 & Supplements Require a Side Hustle - Are we Hunting Generation Ageless?
Lissy, Anke, Heather & Kim are back on a very rainy, chilly Edinburgh night to wish Tammy a very happy birthday (Tammy is out with her husband AND Sam Heughan) and catch up! Lissy and Heather catch the other ladies up on meeting Nashy from Keep Edinburgh Thriving, Aleks from The Shop with No…
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Fighting the January Blues, Happy TV, Beckham Drama, and Robert Burns Night celebrations
How is your January? Are you suffering from the January Blues? Join Anke, Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Heather and Tammy as the Mums catch up on the third week of January which can be a difficult time... post-Christmas, post-NYE, and Quitter's Day for some! After some chat about how the Mums are taking…
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Introducing Liz, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Fabulous British Telly: The Traitors & Amanda and Alan's Greek Job
The ladies are back, the kids are in school, and Anke, Tammy, Heather, Lissy, Rebecca are joined by new Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers guest (and superfan) Liz on the 35th Episode of the podcast! To start off, Lissy gives us a Rocky Horror Picture show at the Edinburgh...
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Recap on 2025 Holidays, Kids back to school for second term, and Advice on Gifting Nose-Hair Trimmers
It's cold and dark, and it is post the holidays... and on this first podcast of 2026 by the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers, Anke, Rebecca, Lissy and Heather get back together to chat about New Years Eve, back to school for kids, and other January goings on before moving…
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New Year's Eve 2025: The Mums are talking New Years Resolutions & Edinburgh Hogmanay!
Anke, Lissy, Tammy, Heather and introducing Freja (visiting from Denmark) are having a wee chat the day before New Years Eve 2025! 2025 has been a fantastic year for the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast. The mums are thrilled to chat about all of our individual as...
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Christmas Romantic Comedy Review no4 (A Castle for Christmas & The Merry Gentlemen) and a Merry Christmas wish!
Anke, Lissy, Kim, Tammy and Heather are back right before the big day (Christmas!) for this fourth episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, chatting about two very different Christmas Rom-Coms: A Castle for Christmas and The...
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Christmas Romantic Comedy Review no3 (Hot Frosty & Champagne Problems), followed by Alisa's list of no-go presents!
In this third episode of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Christmas Romantic Comedy reviews, Anke, Kim, Alisa, Rebecca, Tammy and Heather are back drinking prosecco, eating copious amounts of cheese, and reviewing some truly epic Christmas Rom-Coms: Hot Frosty and...
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Christmas Romantic Comedy Review no2 (My Secret Santa & Oh.What.Fun), Christmas Karaoke Mums Night Out Recap & Heather's Birthday!
It's Heather's birthday, and the girls (Rebecca, Alisa & Tammy) have braved Storm Bram to have a Birthday Podcast! The mums are talking all about how special some fabulous friends can make a 29th birthday celebration before moving on to a recap on the Mums' Annual Christmas Karaoke Night Out.…
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Christmas Romantic Comedy Review no1 (A Merry Little Ex-Mas), Advent Calendars and Christmas Decorations & "Competitive Momming"
It's December, and that means it's all about the joyful chaos that is December with a lead up to Christmas. Join Anke, Alisa, Kim, Tammy and Heather as they discuss the start of the Christmas season including preparations for the Mums' Annual Karaokefest. What are your favourite karaoke hits? The...
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A Friendsgiving Hangover & The Great Christmas Debate: When Do You Flip the Festive Switch?
Its the week after the ladies had a massive Friendsgiving dinner party at Heather's, and the mums are catching up post-event to chat! Anke, Kim, Lissy, Rebecca and Heather recap about the food and the fun that was Friendsgiving .. and what the mums are grateful for this year. What do listeners…
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Thank You for Being a Friend: A Celebration of Female Friendship, How Good Friends Are Literally Good for our Health; Celebrating 40 Years of The Golden Girls
The mums are back and are celebrating friendship on the 40th Anniversary of the Golden Girls! The Golden Girls premiered on September 14, 1985 - a monumental 40 years ago - and we still love it! It was groundbreaking because it centered on four women over 50 at a time when Hollywood heavily…
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The Full Spectrum of Bullying: Affecting Children, Adults, and Everyone In Between
Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Anke, Tammy & Heather are back again post-Halloween with a wee Halloween recap and a giggle. Who else is guilty of eating some of the kids' candy? The mums are raising their hands. The ladies then move on to the main topic for the week... a very difficult one which hits the...
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The Edinburgh Ghoul's Guide: The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Halloween Podcast Part 2
Rebecca, Anke, Tammy, Lissy and Heather are back with Part 2 of the Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers 2025 Halloween Guide... and this week's episode is not to be missed! The mums are talking all things CREEPY, SCARY, GHOSTLY. Stand by for some truly creepy stories that take...
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The Edinburgh 2025 Halloween Guide: Part 1
Lissy, Rebecca and Heather are back and ready to chat about Halloween Events for families and adults around Edinburgh! Edinburgh has a uniquely creepy connection to Halloween with a rich history of ghouls and spooky architecture. Burke and Hare history is discussed as are the atmospheric Old Town...
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It's right before the October school break.. and the mums are catching up!
Lissy, Kim, Rebecca, Tammy, Anke and Heather are having a quick catch up right before the October school break. The mums have had a photoshoot... which was AMAZING... and are looking fab for this wee chat! Look for The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers featured soon in the...
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Guilty Pleasures? Never! Goodbye Guilt! Why Your Trashy TV and Pop Music Deserve a Trophy.
What's the most unproductive thing you did this week that brought you pure, unadulterated happiness? Lissy, Rebecca, Tammy & Heather are back and are chatting all about “guilty pleasures”. Why should fun feel like a crime? The ladies are calling this podcast session a judgment-free zone where...
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Uncovering Underwear, Unmentionables, Knickers and More... It’s all Pants!
We've been in a lunar eclipse portal, which means we haven't been sleeping... and so Anke, Kim, Rebecca, Lissy and Heather are back with a very cheeky topic: It's all about Pants! First the ladies have a wee historical overview of the evolution of underwear. Everything from corsets to knickers…
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Speaking the language of Love: Decoding Affection, a Cinderella story & how Love Languages impact our relationships
The ladies are back with the 20th podcast episode of The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers! Cheers to that! Anke, Kim, Tammy, Alisa and Heather catch up, firstly on the terrifying risk of getting locked in the office and what we could do to help a friend get out, before…
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The MacLean Brothers, Scream Therapy, and Sexting vs. Choreplay... the ladies are dishing on current events and the latest in husband-wife relations
The school year is off to a strong start, and Anke, Kim, Lissy, Heather and guest star Jessie are together again for a laugh and a catch up. The ladies talk about putting into action making new friends at a parent's evening and at a 5k... friendship being the subject of last week's podcast......
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Friendships in Motherland: Navigating the Maze of Modern Connection
Anke, Lissy, Rebecca, Heather, and guest star Tammy are sitting down to catch up and dig down deep on how to navigate adult friendships. First the ladies chat about the friends who have moved away, and how we are keeping in touch (visits to Edinburgh, visits to Copenhagen). The ladies move on to...
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UK Mom Podcast #2 Ranking!!! Alien Invasions, and Even more Hotdogs... the ladies are celebrating a big win!
The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is ranked #2 UK Mom Podcast by FeedSpot!!! Break out the bubbly!!! Kim, Anke, Rebecca, Lissy, Heather, and guest Tammy are celebrating the no 2 UK Mom Podcast listing... apparently people really like us! The ladies share their…
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Back to School Again! Fringe, Facemasks, and the Life of a Showgirl.
The kids are back to school, and Lissy, Kim, Anke, Tammy and Heather are chatting about how we are feeling to be back in the school routine... the upside, and the downside are discussed. How did the Mums do with meeting our summer goals? Find out all about those long forgotten goals and how we…
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The Girls are Back in Town! It's almost the end of the summer... and we really need a good catch-up.
Lissy, Rebecca, Kim, Anke and Heather finally get to catch-up after weeks away on summer holidays, and of course, the ladies have loads to chat about. Trips to Copenhagen, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Yorkshire, and the Isle of Arran... find out how the mums and kids experienced it all, and what our...
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The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers chats with Professor Listworth, star of the Chester Wizard School's Divination Tent at the Edinburgh Fringe!
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Lissy and Heather chat to Professor Listworth of the Chester Wizard School about the Divination Tent performance coming to the Edinburgh Fringe! From August 11-17th at 10:30am at Lauriston Halls, children and adults alike will be able to have a magical immersive...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Mums the word.... The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers is here to brighten your day and lift your spirits with their unique take on things ”Motherhood”. We’re Real-life friends; a special group comprised of women from across the globe who have chosen to call Edinburgh, Scotland home. Together, we’re a haphazard amalgamation of diverse perspectives & life experiences united as we try to navigate the often tumultuous journey through Motherland with humour, unwavering support and lots of fizz! Our mantra is radical acceptance & the necessity to check your ego & self-interests at the door. Keep calm and hold my prosecco ladies, I hereby call this meeting to order. 🥂Our Instagram 🥂: https://www.instagram.com/edinburghimperfectmumssociety/#Keywords: motherhood, mothers, mums, United Kingdom, UK, Scotland, Edinburgh, parenting
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