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You Deserve to Have Needs — Even as a Mum

Your Needs Are Not the Enemy
September 08, 2025•0 min read

As mums, we’re told that “putting ourselves last” is what love looks like. But ignoring your needs doesn’t make you stronger — it makes you more exhausted. In this short episode, I share why your needs matter, and one simple practice to start honouring them without guilt.

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Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

Emma Reed

Understanding people has always been a passion of mine, and becoming a parent made that understanding even more real. My counselling training helped me explore the emotional challenges of parenting — not perfectly, but with more presence, compassion, and clarity. Now I run a social enterprise supporting families through group work, counselling, and digital learning.

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