Parenting can feel all-consuming at times, especially as an adoptive parent or a parent of a SEN child. And no doubt you’re riding the waves daily.

 

But despite doing your utmost to do the best for your family, and parent in a way that nurtures and encourages your child, deep down, there’s that little niggle of frustration that’s pulling at you.

 

“Where’s the time for ME?” “How do I get that headspace to pursue MY goals and dreams?” 

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But even daring to think these thoughts brings on that dreaded mum guilt, doesn’t it? And I know you don’t want to feel this way anymore.

 

🌟 You want to be wholly present during your precious time with your children.

 

🌟You want to be the shining light that guides them.

 

🌟You want to be your child's place of calm & safety, helping them regulate when life gets a bit much! 

 

Maybe you’ve even participated in a therapeutic parenting course (or two!) or sought the help of post-adoption services. 

 

🌟 But you’re still left wondering… “Where’s the support for ME?”

 

🌟 Where are those other people like me who are going through a similar experience?

 

🌟 Where are the people who “get it”?!

Well, firstly, let me tell you that it’s absolutely fine to feel all these feelings.

 

And, secondly, let me tell you that you’re not alone. These were the exact same questions I asked myself a few years ago. 

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I was going through a particularly tough time, where i was living day to day and was struggling to see the wood for the trees. My wellbeing was low on the priority list and I knew that something had to change.

 

I quickly began to realise that I needed to surround myself with people who understood what I was going through. I needed to surround myself with people who “get it”. I needed some peer-to-peer support.