“You should take care of yourself!”
“Go get a massage!”
“Don’t forget to rest!”
Have you ever heard these well-meaning but *completely useless* pieces of advice? I did—over and over again—when I was a new mum, deep in the trenches of sleepless nights, hospital visits, and feeding pumps. And let me tell you: they didn’t help. At all.
Hi, I’m Minie, a special needs mum based in Sydney, and today’s video is part rant, part love letter, part public service announcement. For Mother’s Day, I’m giving a voice to the real struggles behind the glossy idea of “self-care” for mums like me. Especially those living in survival mode.
In this brutally honest and slightly funny episode, I’m breaking down:
💚 Why “take care of yourself” often feels like a slap in the face
💚 The stark difference between life on plane A vs plane B
💚 What survival actually looks like for a medical mum
💚 The *real* basics mums should focus on (poop, eat, drink)
💚 Practical tips on how to support the mums in your life *without* sounding dismissive
This Mother’s Day, let’s stop giving advice—and start offering real help.
🎥 Also available as a video: https://youtu.be/lSxHgxCvOAs
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⚠️ CONTENT WARNING
This episode may contain discussions of [medical challenges/grief/diagnosis/mental health]. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you.
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