Mother
“I anticipated an emotional bond that could stretch through time and space but I did not expect that I would hurt when they hurt. It really is like having your heart beat outside of your body.”
“Morning routine?! No such thing. Morning in our house is about survival. Getting those boys fed, dressed and out of the house before they burn it down.”
“I became a single mother really unexpectedly when I was 28. I was suddenly on my own with a two-year-old and no safety net and remember how exposed and quietly terrified I felt.”
"I love Giorgio Armani foundation, Kevyn Aucoin mascara, Hourglass primer and NARS blush and bronzer. My new favourite perfume is Diptyque Eau Capitale. I am obsessed with the scent."
"Juggling the Mama work-life balance. There have definitely been times when I feel guilty. I want to be a good Mum and I also want to work. When my son arrived, it was an unusual feeling not being able to work. I have always considered myself to be an independent woman, and suddenly, someone else provides for you."
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