In collating this exhibition of works i wanted to both draw on my journey & share stories others could identify with. First up is:

BLOOM

I felt huge during the last part of my pregnancy. I loved it, it was a constant reminder of the massive change coming. How did you feel?

BONDING

Next is a stage i treasured with each of my babes even and despite the all nighters

BOISTEROUS AND BEWILDERED

The reletive peace of one child is flipped on its head in the juggle of 2 (or 3 or 4) it& #39;s vibrant, exciting, challenging time

BEAUTY

A simple allegory of a mother& #39;s love for her children drawn during the trying time of single parenthood and mental illness. Love was a fuel. I know i am not alone in needing to balance motherhood with mental well-being

And then those crazy early years morphs into growing children. We make tea and snacks and outside build make shift cinemas to watch Great British Bake Off. I& #39;ll always treasure this moment as my children grow and move further away from me

And then after years of being a single parent family, Mum falls in love and introduces and new person, a new pillar of support and strength. And together nurturing each other we grow