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Letting go of being superwoman!
I have been hesitating writing this for a while, but here goes! When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, of course I was stunned by being delivered the news by the doctor at Breast Screen, ...
I agree @June1952 We took it for granted our mums were there to lick our wounds, didn't we? Let's hope that in a two parent family that one parent can look after one or two children which is the usual number these days.
I have retired now, but most working women I meet seem very exhausted, and have so much to do and co-ordinate, there must be a better alternative, Being kind to ourselves doesn't mean scheduling in haircuts, manicures, pedicures, gym, yoga and date nights etc, into an already busy work/family life. I wish I had the answer, but I agree @FLClover we are heading in the wrong direction.
I have retired now, but most working women I meet seem very exhausted, and have so much to do and co-ordinate, there must be a better alternative, Being kind to ourselves doesn't mean scheduling in haircuts, manicures, pedicures, gym, yoga and date nights etc, into an already busy work/family life. I wish I had the answer, but I agree @FLClover we are heading in the wrong direction.