I Tried to Be Both Mum & Dad… and It Broke Me
- Dr. Kenny
- 22 hours ago
- 1 min read
As single mums, many of us feel the pressure to be everything; both mum and dad, filling every gap, carrying every weight.
In this honest reflection, I share my journey of overcompensating, the exhaustion that came with it, and the moment I realised something had to change.
Here’s the truth: You don’t have to be both parents. You just have to be a loving, present mum; and that is enough.
If you are navigating single motherhood and feeling the weight of “doing it all,” this message is for you.
💬 Let me know in the comments: have you ever felt this way?
This is part two of my Single Mum Musings; short reflections on the realities of single motherhood, and the journey from pressure and guilt to presence and self-trust.
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