Dr Boyd - the Shadow Side of Parenting
Honest talk for parents - bringing darker thoughts and feelings into the light.
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Back to reality with a bump (opens the original)
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On Tracey Emin, speaking our truth & creating anyway (opens the original)
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A note before you read: This piece includes references to sexual violence and abortion. Please take care when reading.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="259.93131868131866" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!hzMa!,w_1456,c_limit,f_
When the summer brings more than sunshine (opens the original)
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If you’ve found yourself approaching the summer holidays with a knot in your stomach, you’re in good company.<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="409.61538461538464" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!bLa3!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:go
If you're finding this time of year hard... (opens the original)
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Hi lovely people,I hope you’re doing ok. This time of year always feels full of emotion. Sports days, school plays, end of term events and all the anticipation that comes with the summer holidays.Big feelings in our house too. My son had his moving up day and, somehow, he’ll be in Year 6 in September. Year 6. It’s had me reflecting on another season of motherhood I find myself moving into.With all of that in mind, I wanted to share two things with you.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img"
Why so many mothers are already dreading the summer holidays (opens the original)
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