The Non Perfect Parents Club: Cha...

The Non Perfect Parents Club: Chatting with Wendy

The Non Perfect Parents Club by Emma Townley

Episode notes

In this episode I am joined by Wendy, Mum of 3.

Wendy talks a little about divorce- her parents and her own. She tells us how she felt judged as a parent by numerous people, including professionals, and that even now, that's still quite raw.

Her middle son has ADHD and Autism and this was a huge factor in the judgement she felt she faced. Wendy tells us this brings challenges in itself let alone as a one parent family.

Wendy found that the usual strategies weren't working, people that should have been supporting her weren't and she was juggling so many balls and not coping. She felt on her own and like no-one was listening.

The pressure of everything resulted in Wendy having a breakdown.

This however made Wendy reflect on things and change them- including leaving her job. But this was the best decision she could ... 

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