In support of International Women’s Day, I want to speak about the importance of finding our voice.
Often as women, we are encouraged from an early age to keep the peace, to be nice, and to place another’s wellbeing ahead of our own. ... This type of experience, can lead to a feeling of disconnection, anxiety and show up as burn-out and difficulties with boundaries.
Growing up in rural Australia, there were parts of my life that were idyllic and there were parts of my life that were challenging.
Particularly as a woman, I learned early on, that the needs of other were primary. Emotions, unless positive, were generally neglected or admonished. It was important to be polite and to ensure others were comfortable.
It has been an odd summer COVID messing with plans and opportunities to connect Unexpected periods of isolation Shortages on the shelves Illness Sudden shifts in how we are being asked to respond to the world