#77 Solo Parenting; My Experience(s) So Far

For the first time I talk very openly (as always!) about life as a solo Mum and let me begin my sharing this quote which sums up a little of what I share in this episode:"Be grateful for what you have AND demand what you deserve." Abby WambachI'm surprised I've not talked about this topic on my own (as opposed to with guests) before now but it felt good to speak on this topic as so many parents can feel alone — whether they are in a relationship or not — and it's high time I spoke about the reality that many people like myself experience.In this episode I wish to share my solidarity for solo parents. Of course, no two families are the same but I wanted my fellow solo parents to feel seen and heard and to share my personal experiences of the downs and the ups.In this episode, I speak on:society's view on solo/single parents and having grace for ourselvesthe need for a true village to raise familiesthe feeling of being on my own with certain things and decisionsmy grief over not having another babymaking time for ourselves, on our ownempty nest 'syndrome' and potential ways to prevent or reduce itnavigating life with our child(ren) and the transitions we have, in all their beauty and messinessalloparentingthe power in validating our own experiencesThemes: parenting, solo parenting, matrescence, perimenopause, the sociology of motherhoodAt the end, I share a poem written by Hollie McNish.I mention Rebecca Cox and our conversation from Episode #51, my conversation with Rosanna Jahangard (Episode #70), a quote from Dr Tara Swart, Lucy Jones and her book 'Matrescence', the Barbie movie and a quote from Abby Wambach's book 'Wolfpack'.For more insights, you can follow me on Instagram, and don't forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter at www.lucywyldecoaching.com.