The Power of a Village: How My Support System Keeps Me Going
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The Power of a Village: How My Support System Keeps Me Going
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About this listen
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In one of my Facebook support groups, someone shared some research that pointed that it takes an average of 4 adults to raise and nurture 1 child.
4 adults per child! That’s why I’m not surprised that now, as a mother of four, I’m experiencing firsthand the curiosity from others about how I manage it all.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share how I manage "it". Behind the smiling family photos, cute reels, cuddles, walks, and yoga, there’s a tremendous amount of help.
Yes, I am exhausted. Some days, my legs feel like jelly, and my sugar intake has tripled to keep me going. But, I’m here standing, and my experience of motherhood is gradually transitioning from survival mode to thriving mode. The mental load is tremendous, especially with a partner who works full-time and travels often. It’s crucial to dispel the myth of mothers doing it all alone, and I’m sharing with you my village hoping you can build one yourself too.
This episode is dedicated to every parent out there doing the work of multiple adults, whether you’re a single parent or part of a couple.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about how embracing help has enabled me to thrive as a mother of four.