Tag: havingitall
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Rule No. 1 Of Feminism: Never Bleat About How Hard It Is To Have It All, When Fighting To Have It Al
It appears to be the fate of women in search of equality that we’re damned if we do and we’re damned if we don’t. And that’s why I loved Serena William’s honest proclamation in her speech after losing the Wimbledon final. “To all the mums out there, I was playing for you today,” she said.…
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There Might Be More to The Grumpy, Menopausal Woman Stereotype Than Meets The Eye
You may or may not be aware, but I’ve been trying to find that feeling of gratitude that we all strive for, for a long time. And failing miserably. But this week I had no real excuse. With a less crazy workload and the House Bitch showing signs of improvement in all areas of his…
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Do Women Really Want To ‘Have It All’?
Housework Hell by Alysa Pakkidis This week I have decided to question the premise of women ‘having it all.’ And I’ve decided that ‘having it all’ isn’t ‘all that’. Because the Perfect Mother medal in my cupboard and the ‘thank you’ email from that bitch of a client, hasn’t brought me the fulfilment I thought…
Louisa Simmonds 