This year I have continued to pursue justice for myself (and in turn others) within the Arts Community for us to be safer, listened to, properly supported and respected in the workplace. It has come at a huge cost to me personally, but I know this has to be done. And it has to be done now. I had hoped 2023 would be the end of this story for me but unfortunately it won’t be. I feel a huge amount of guilt for the people who love and support me who have to continue to see me in this kind of pain, but this is just (sadly) what it takes. I will continue to try and live with as much joy and presence as possible for my son – while also hoping one day he understands that the fight was worth it. I couldn’t have survived without the people who hold me up, and I thank you. That includes every single message I received from people who listened to The Imperfects (and I still get those messages every day and they are so appreciated). Hold everyone you love close, especially this time of year. Everyone is fighting some kind of battle, and we all need love and support. 💜
I’ve had an almost 6 month break where I’ve spent my time being a full time Mum. Things I’ve learned: 1. This time is a privilege that I will treasure for the rest of my life. 2. Work is way easier.
I am so proud to be the newest ambassador for @endometriodsisaustralia. Most people who go through life with endometriosis are forced to suck it up and keep on keeping on. A) it can take up to 7 years for a diagnosis on average b) it is invasive and expensive to remove and c) there is no cure. I remember the first time I read that Lena Dunham had been hospitalised with a painful episode of endo and I realised it had never occurred to me that I was entitled to such help for the chronic pain I endured with Stage 4 endo. I used to feel the pressure to just suck it up and carry on. I never had proper pain relief for it. I never knew how serious the repercussions were on my fertility. It was just how I lived my life. Oh and what they say about a baby being the cure isn’t true. I just now suffer Adenomyosis also. 😎 I want everyone to know they should not have to live with extremely painful periods and chronic pain or discomfort. I want there to be a cure. I want women’s pain to be taken as seriously as it should be. I want us to raise awareness and funds for the 1 in 7 who suffer from this disease. 🌻
I remember when he was so small I was uncertain how best to hold him. I would get anxious when he cried because I didn’t know if I would be able to comfort him. I didn’t feel like I was a natural mother right from the start. Now he is big enough to crawl up into his own bed, feed himself, reach the kitchen bench top and some days I wish I could go back to the beginning knowing everything I know now, so I could be the mother I have grown into from the very start. But we grew together and we created this bond we now share, and that’s perfect in itself. I love this boy. Never seen a zest for life like it. 💜
Thank you so much @lindabritten for dressing me in your glorious gowns. 🩷 (second outfit by @rebelsport)
Thank you so much @lindabritten for dressing me in your glorious gowns. 🩷 (second outfit by @rebelsport)
When you need a dress for Gay Christmas, there is only one option. @_zhivago_ @mf_pr (and yes it has pockets, say no more).
I love the way your eyes smile. I love when your little hand touches my face. I love your sense of humour. I love your friendly nature. I love your strong will (unless it’s being used against me) I love how you take my performing notes (something I’m sure will change) I love how you cry each time we talk about you being a baby and how much we wanted you to come into the world. You just seem to know how special it all was/is for us to be your parents. I could write novels about the ways I love every part of you. I could write a sonnet about your feet. A thesis on your back. A doctorate on your eyes. If you ever want to know the depth of my love for you? I would NEVER sit through the noises you make while chewing for ANYONE else in the world. You’re my everything. My favourite little boy. I will love you until the stars turn cold. Mummy 🩷
I love the way your eyes smile. I love when your little hand touches my face. I love your sense of humour. I love your friendly nature. I love your strong will (unless it’s being used against me) I love how you take my performing notes (something I’m sure will change) I love how you cry each time we talk about you being a baby and how much we wanted you to come into the world. You just seem to know how special it all was/is for us to be your parents. I could write novels about the ways I love every part of you. I could write a sonnet about your feet. A thesis on your back. A doctorate on your eyes. If you ever want to know the depth of my love for you? I would NEVER sit through the noises you make while chewing for ANYONE else in the world. You’re my everything. My favourite little boy. I will love you until the stars turn cold. Mummy 🩷
To be whisked away by @lon_retreat for a night of SOLO SLOW DOWN was just the perfect gift that anyone could ask for. A glorious massage and facial with Marnie, and home for a vino while watching the ocean roll in, and also a cow is outside too. Like? The most tranquil, bougie, glorious paradise. Dinner is organised, the bath is running. I’m in heaven. 💜 Christmas gift for someone who needs a solo retreat? They will love you forever. #gifted @lon_retreat
Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads. Our first (and possibly last) attempt at Halloween after Marty needed to be escorted from the venue. ➡️
Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads. Our first (and possibly last) attempt at Halloween after Marty needed to be escorted from the venue. ➡️
After reading the 12 Days Of Christmas book every night (thanks Aunty @katewhelan1111 ) he now calls a Christmas tree a ‘pear tree’. This video brings me so much joy. Hope it brings some to you too. And yes I believe Christmas can start as early as you like ☺️ especially when the world is a bin.
👙 @infamous_swim 🩷
Yes. I am unapologetically obsessed with this boy. My little angel. @rohanmbrowne
Yes. I am unapologetically obsessed with this boy. My little angel. @rohanmbrowne
Yes. I am unapologetically obsessed with this boy. My little angel. @rohanmbrowne
Yes. I am unapologetically obsessed with this boy. My little angel. @rohanmbrowne
Yes. I am unapologetically obsessed with this boy. My little angel. @rohanmbrowne
Make those memories. ⚓️🛟⛵️
Make those memories. ⚓️🛟⛵️
I love you ladies. I hope to empower you and thank you for empowering me. 🫶
Mirror mirror on the wall, @granitelane is the fairest of all.