A few months ago I was interviewed by a lovely journalist Kellie Scott from ABC life about becoming a parent and all it entailed, ABC interviewed multiple parents at different stages of parenthood and asked questions that will really help other people make an informed decision about becoming a parent.
It’s been a few months in the making and is a 4 part series, two parts have been published and you can find them here. I’ve had a read and it’s a really great series!
All the parents involved really shared their hearts and souls and I was really open about my struggles and my biggest fears for my girls, the fear that they will walk the same wrong paths I walked, face the same struggles I face and make the same mistakes I made and still make today.
I am determined for my children to break the cycles that plague my family, alcohol abuse, DV, sexual abuse, young parenthood, lack of education and remaining low income earners. I have a very large family and many of us broke some of those cycles but not all and I want the girls to know that with education and a strong, independent role model they do not have to accept that this is going to be their lives no matter what has happened in the past but that’s a whole different blog!!
So take a look at the series, I’ll post the next two links when they’re available and whether you are already a parent or plan on becoming one let me know what the scariest part about being a parent is for you?
http://www.abc.net.au/life/what-is-the-scariest-part-of-having-kids/10173064
Can’t wait for it! Hang in there, Christie! You are doing a great job!❤️
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Thank you so much Donna! It is really a beautiful thing motherhood, terrifying but undeniably life changing ❤️
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Great post. Parenting is tough and it takes a lot to be a good paret..
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It can be a tough gig!!
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Looking forward to reading the series later. Amazing to hear how you have chosen to break the cycle and inspire your children to choose strength, education and ultimately contentment.
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I’ll definitely let you know when they are live 🙂 breaking the cycle has been the hardest journey I’ve taken as a parent and we are still working on it but I have faith ❤️❤️ xxx
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