You never hear her complain about anything, not a missed train, inclement weather, ex-lovers or childcare that’s fallen through, and she never gossips about anyone.
I wonder if your perfect main character really exists. What you see on the outside is often very different from behind the scenes. When I was a primary school mum I became friends with one of these “perfect” mums, I don’t know how,as we were as opposite as you could get, but over the years I realised she was struggling behind her outwardly perfect persona. Life wasn’t as smooth as it seemed.
I think anyone bringing up a child on their own, holding down a job and trying to be creative is pretty incredible. Be kind to yourself.
I really enjoyed reading this, Donna. Frankly, I think I would be intimidated by the the first character. Way too much perfection for my taste.
I wonder if your perfect main character really exists. What you see on the outside is often very different from behind the scenes. When I was a primary school mum I became friends with one of these “perfect” mums, I don’t know how,as we were as opposite as you could get, but over the years I realised she was struggling behind her outwardly perfect persona. Life wasn’t as smooth as it seemed.
I think anyone bringing up a child on their own, holding down a job and trying to be creative is pretty incredible. Be kind to yourself.
Margi, I think you are spot on in your assessment. Thank you for this reminder.
This is good feedback! I have set too high a bar for myself my whole life, 2025 is about radical self acceptance 😊