My friend Steph posted a frank reflection today on her working mum journey the last few years. Being honest about simply not having the energy or inclination to work is hard to do with the “you can have it all” messages all around us and with the perception that we are being judged for our working-or-not mum status. She inspired […]
Last week, I reflected on the impact of hearing, “You don’t have to work”.
How do we handle this conversation? How can we understand and appreciate the intention behind the statement? How do we create an opportunity from this confusing moment?
While you may be reeling in a maelstrom of emotions after a perceived threat to our core values of Identity, Control, […]
“It’s ok, honey, you don’t have to work.”
As professional working mothers, this statement is often one we never expect to hear from our partners. Some of us yearn to hear it and would consider this statement a breath of fresh air. Yet for some of us, this statement brings on heavy black clouds.
What is intended as a loving and supportive […]
