It takes strength to be gentle - the world needs sensitive people
It took me a while to realise it, but I have come to trust that there is great strength in gently and quietly proceeding through life, not always rushing on in, taking my time, observing everything, and being a reflective sort of person.
My daughter also taught me this from day one.
She arrived in the world loudly proclaiming her sensitivity to external stimuli. She cried a lot. She did not sleep.
The world and his wife told me I should get tough. Cry it out. Early weaning. Separate rooms. Naughty steps. Time outs.
I did not listen.
And although I have doubted myself EVERY step of the way (because society is just not set up to validate a gentle responsive approach to anything) I have by and large felt comfortable with my choices. They may not suit everyone, but they suit us.
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Let me tell you a story from a couple of years back …
Clem and I went to a birthday party. One of those bouncy castle in a leisure centre affairs, full of echoing noise, boisterous happy kids, and...
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Ali Pember
Therapeutic Coach
I'm passionate about empowering mothers / parents to reclaim their sense of self after having a child. Step outside of the cult of perfect parenting. Return to work without feeling like you are failing at everything. Develop a grounded and authentic presence in all areas of your life.
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