Ep. 48 Mother's Day, Our Way - Celebrating Mother's Day as a Single Parent

This week, Ang is tackling a subject that can often be difficult for single mothers - Mothers Day. Due to custody arrangements, it is often the case that mothers day falls on a day that is not your scheduled day with the kids, which can leave you feeling like you're missing out on your own special day. But, as Ang explains in this episode, you are not alone. Whether it’s finding a way to celebrate yourself or making alternate arrangements with your children, there is always a way to make mothers day a special time of the year, regardless of your situation. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• A big part of mothers day is having a partner that helps your children buy you a card or a special gift, but when that partner is no longer there, the day changes dramatically. Ang discusses the importance of planning mothers day early as a single parent to navigate this new scenario.
• What if you can’t have your kids on mothers day? It might feel like the end of the world, but it isn’t as Ang has a solution!
• The time you do get to spend with your children on mothers day is special and should be treasured. Ang shares her favourite things to do on mothers day to give you some ideas. 
• Mother’s day isn’t just about spending time with your children, it’s also about spending time with your mother. But, if your mother is no longer here, that can be hard. Ang talks about how she remembers her mother on this special day. 

BEST MOMENTS

“If your ex refuses to change their custody day to accommodate mothers day, that says more about them than it does about you.”

“Being a mother is the hardest job you’ll ever love.”

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Do I Really Hate Men?

Interesting question and one I have asked myself many times. This is not an ‘I hate men’ podcast neither is it just an account of my divorce and the many awful events leading up to and during it. This podcast is a safe space to delve into what happens when relationships end, it provides guidance on how to carry on being a functioning adult and/or Single Mum when you feel broken inside. 

This podcast provides hope sprinkled with humour, at times its emotional at times inspiring and at times sad. I have a message to share with women around the world, come join me and your global sisters for a weekly dose of Superhero Mum inspiration and stories.

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NOTE – I need you to know that I don’t hate men! It’s important that you know there are many great men out there. Many fantastic fathers and single fathers trying hard to do a great job. I know little about the struggles of single fathers; however, I presume they are numerous common issues we share with these amazing men who strive to do the right thing by their children. 

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Ang is first and foremost a very proud Mum. She is on a mission to share her experiences of both divorce and life as a single Mum. With a 25 year career in the corporate world, she has always been passionate about empowering women and those around her. She is a fully qualified life coach of 20 years and a self confessed self development junkie. 

Ang has written her first book called 'Do I Really Hate Men', due to be released later this year which NEEDS to be read by women worldwide. With a high level of emotional intelligence she works tirelessly to improve the lives of womankind through her words, both digitally and at speaking events globally. 

With a six year divorce behind her, Ang represented herself in court a total of 6 times. She has been a single parent of two boys for a total of 14 years. She has lived through the struggles and come out the other side. Her words, honesty and humour captivates her audience.