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Keeping it Real Part 3
Hey! It’s been a while, but taking a break is okay. I’m a mum, and I have other responsibilities. I had every intention of coming back sooner, but life happens. Taking time out has allowed me to reflect on where I was going with this blog…and I know I must be open and honest and work on building my confidence. Being Vulnerable I desire to help mums and women, but how can I do that if I keep things to myself? Being vulnerable does not work well with me. I prefer to keep my feelings under wraps. However, doing this comes at a cost: missed opportunities and being misunderstood. Being…
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Overcoming Fear Helped Me Find The Answers I Was Longing For
Why am I Struggling? What’s wrong with me? Why was school a hard slog? For years, I asked myself these questions but failed to receive an answer. So, I concluded: learning wasn’t for me and probably never would be. So, one day when my sister said, ‘Nat, why don’t you go to college?’ My initial response was, NO! The thought of revealing my insecurities to the entire class was intimidating; however, the thought of remaining in this situation was even worse. So, that same year, I applied for an English Functional Skills course but was enrolled on a Creative Writing one instead, which, I must say, wasn’t by choice. After…
