As a stay at home mum the highlight of your week can be that drive through coffee or seeing an adult friend

When you schedule that bigger act of care - Pilates or haircut, that was your one hour all week or month alone

When your child gets sick or your partner or support can’t help anymore, or your child sleeps through that thing, it can feel really really disappointing

Because you took the initiative like everyone told you to do even though it evoked mum guilt and required preplanning. It feels like what’s the point trying to prioritise yourself?

It reminds you of your loss of autonomy and brings up resentment that others move freely in the world and you can’t

Your spare time isn’t guaranteed - but you have to keep trying

You matter too