BLOGS - Where did I begin?

There is always a story to be told and there is a certain characteristic to the journey when it comes to writing a blog, and mine is no different. I am raising three daughters who are all close in age, the girls have been growing up individually and at the same time, together. My parenting has been consistent throughout the years and yet the girls are all completely different and unique people. They all like different things and rarely have much in common in their everyday lives, apart from the love and the bonds that they share with one another.

I decided a few years ago that this would be the ultimate topic to write about. “Living with three teenage daughters”. This meant writing and communicating about all of the daily and “not so daily” things that we would go through. It’s not only about teenagers but me as a parent and how I feel that we as parents are faced with the topics and conversations we are having, or not having with our young people. I wanted to lift up the rug and sweep out what was hiding underneath for some people and open up and create spaces and communication for our young people. There is so much that is happening with them that a lot of parents are unaware of and I want to lift the lid and open the bag on topics that most people don’t want to. This is what I do and I have nothing to hide with my girls, the truth is the truth and they deserve to know. I don’t use it to justify their or my decisions, I use it so that they are informed and then it is their choice from that point to make their own decision.

It has been amazing adventure and I wouldn’t change it for anything. The girls have tried my patience, made me laugh until I’ve cried, made me furious until I thought my head would explode and most of all the have been the most unwavering love and support that I have ever known next to my husband. We are a close family and yes we probably talk about topics that other families would think are a big “no-no”, that’s where we all come together and make the topic or subject a non-event. By removing the stigma and creating a safe place and giving the information willingly and accurately, we know that the girls are educated and we are content knowing that they have the tools to make their own choice; therefore, mistakes.

I will be posting my blogs in here and a few new ones. My journey and the whole family’s is a wonderful adventure through this navigation of curveballs and glitter balls there is always something to learn and take away from every experience. I am honest, I am raw and I tell it like I see it in no uncertain terms. I am me, I apologise for nothing as it has taken a lot of self work to get me to where I am today and I am happy with the person that I am. I make no apologies and I have no regrets for anything. I take 100% responsibility for everything that has come my way and for the choices that I will make in my life.

I hope that you enjoy reading my blogs as much as i have enjoyed writing them for you. They are all from my heart and soul and I will continue to be open, honest and real with my girls, my family, my blogs and my followers. Thank you so much and I am forever grateful,

Cheers Odette xxx