The Skies We’re Under
Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting. Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.
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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
It is our second week of guilt and this week we chat about;· ‘Mum guilt’· Managing roles & expectations versus reality· Self-compassion· And some of our anti-dotes to guilt There is of course the usual irreverent banter along the way. You can help the podcast by rate, reviewing and following wherever you get your podcasts. We would also love it if you joined in the conversation, sending your questions, thoughts and comments to TSWUpodcast@gmail.com
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
This week Rachel, Sarah and Lucy discuss the big ol’ topic of guilt in all its formats. Mum guilt. Carer guilt. All the guilt. Who knew parents of disabled children felt guilty? Shocker. In fact, we started talking and realised we have waaaay too much to say on the topic, so this is the first of a two parter. You’re welcome.
We try and untangle guilt versus shame, and think about how our personalities and lived experiences might shape our perception and experiences of guilt. Spoiler alert: Rach feels guilty for sending her son to school in costume on the wrong day. Lucy thinks it’s hilarious.
As ever- smiles, banter, and real authentic life stuff.
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
In this week’s podcast Rachel, Sarah and Lucy are supposed to be talking about relationships but somehow it includes:
Confession of an optimistic parent
EHCPs wormholes
Sex Ed
‘Would you believe?’ the scrutiny of parents giving their child blended diets
How our relationship with ourselves, partners and others have changed
In response to a question from a listener we talk about Em and friends cards
https://emandfriends.com/
Because we are three parents doing this in our own time whilst juggling our work, families and children with complex needs, we are going to have to skip a week.
The podcast will be back in 2 weeks when we will be talking about grief.
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