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, ...
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Such an emotive and heartfelt comment you have made @FLClover and so privileged you shared it here with us. When you are in a one parent family you are the WORLD to your child, and you just want to protect them and raise them. It is more than twice as hard to be a single parent and keep all the cogs ticking over, and all by yourself. I take my hat off to you, as I also realize just how difficult it can, and I never would have realized unless I also walked this same path myself. Money isn't everything, your health and nurturing your child are more important than meeting government requirements. You can be the parent, don't let them tell you otherwise, and I can guarantee if your child go astray, you will be blamed for being out in the workforce and not looking after the children. Seen it before!
We really need to appreciate how valued the role of motherhood is.
We really need to appreciate how valued the role of motherhood is.