True rest allows you to return to yourself
If we are to truly normalise rest, we have to stop shaming mothers for spending time apart from their children.Â
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True rest is not hiding in the bathroom for 5 minutes peace.
True rest enables you to return to those you love feeling restored.
True rest allows you to return to yourself.
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Don't hate me, but by the time you read this, I will have been on a mini retreat. It's something I've done ever since Clem was quite small.
It always enables me to return as a restored, revitalised - and dare I say as someone who believes in 'good enough' - improved version of myself. Â
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I've seen some powerful comments recently on normalising rest. Particularly after this year and a half of the additional stresses of a global pandemic.
 But why is it that mothers in particular need permission to do this?
 It’s partly because a capitalist society equates worth with productivity.
 It’s also a deeper sense of internalised shame we are conditioned to feel for abandoni...
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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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