In this episode I am joined by Claire, Mum of 4. Claire tells us how she learnt later on in life that judgement is human nature and it's what we do with that judgement that matters. She felt judged being a parent at 17 and was scared to ask for help because of society's view, but knows now that all parents struggle.
Claire says life after a divorce shaped how she parented and talks a little about how hard it was being a single parent. She realised after leaving a dysfunctional relationship and entering a new loving and healthy one that your relationship does impact the children. One of the biggest challenges she found was the loneliness as a single parent of 2 children.
Claire talks about how she was just in survival mode as a young parent and regrets not having more fun with her children. Now as a grandparent she has more patience and gets to have fun with her grandson because she's not in survival mode and can be more laidback. She tells us when you see your children grown up, you realise that you've actually done a pretty good job.
Claire notes how important it is that we remember we're not just someone's Mum, we're still us too- We're still allowed to be us and we deserve to take time out to do things that light us up.
Claire's biggest values are living and learning, helping others and knowing that our best is good enough.
Thank you to Stingrays 315 Swim School for sponsoring this episode.
