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    • Parenthood and impostor syndrome

      I look around me and see women I really know and respect have amazing relationships with their children (real relationships, not social media ones), despite working full time like I do. They are...

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    • A letter to you I will never send

      You ask the question what have you done You genuinely can’t think of none But are you now ready to hear the truth For it is painful and can’t be removed It’s lived within us from very...

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    • Anticipating and trying to make sense of change

      I've always known my mum had alcohol issues since I was a child. There have been numerous incidents which didn't feel normal even though it was my normal life. For years I have tried...

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    • My dad is choosing alcohol

      For context from the day i was born till i was 12 me and my dad were close then the pandemic hit and he took up drinking. He used to stay at home to...

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  • Parenthood and impostor syndrome
    I look around me and see women I really know and respect have amazing relationships with their children (real relationships, not social media ones), despite…
  • A letter to you I will never send
    You ask the question what have you done You genuinely can’t think of none But are you now ready to hear the truth For it…
  • Anticipating and trying to make sense of change
    I've always known my mum had alcohol issues since I was a child. There have been numerous incidents which didn't feel normal even though it…
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  • Thank you for reaching out to Nacoa and sharing your story. It takes courage to reach out, be proud that you have taken that step.…
    listener on Parenthood and impostor syndrome
  • Thank you for your response 😃 It feels like a big step sharing here but once sent it feels very empowering. I have written 52…
    pearl on A letter to you I will never send
  • Hi there, I’m glad you found Nacoa, so sorry for all that you have been through, it all sounds really tough. It sounds like you…
    pearl on Parenthood and impostor syndrome
  • Hi Pearl, Thank you so much for sharing these brave words. I’m sure that many others will relate to pieces of your story. How was…
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