Why is it that when we see someone cry we feel awkward and uncomfortable, and try to make it stop? Why is it we feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about crying in front of other people? Join me as I explore these questions and try to figure it all out. Maybe you can identify with some of my ideas and musings. Let me know what you think!

Disclaimer - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical, psychological, legal or financial professional. Always seek advice for any matters relating to these issues, as the podcast content is not designed to replace this

Join me and my daughter (who is now 26) as we discuss the question posed in the title from both the parent's perspective and also the child's perspective. We discuss issues around education, life choices, friendships, relationships, all things 'life' basically. 

Disclaimer - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical, psychological, legal or financial professional.  Always seek professional advice for any matters relating to these issues, s the podcast content is not designed to replace this.

* Trigger Warning * - Mental health difficulties, depression, suicidal ideation

Is it really OK to not be OK? In this episode I openly discuss my experiences of mental health difficulties, particularly the absolute lowest point in my life when the black dog we bizarrely affectionately call depression almost caught me and ripped me to shreds.  I hope that by sharing my experiences so openly it encourages others to reach out. Know that you are not alone.

Disclaimer - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical, psychological, legal or financial professional. Always seek professional advice for any matters relating to these issues, as the podcast content is not designed to replace this.

He's finally here!! Join me as I share with you my experience of supporting my daughter to bring my first grandchild into the world, and how it feels to be a grandparent. I talk quite candidly and as always very honestly about the highs and lows of the most surreal 48hrs of my life!!

The episode follows on from Episode 1, so If you haven't listened to that yet be sure to give it a listen to get the full picture.

*Disclaimer* - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical, psychological, legal or financial professional. Always seek professional advice for any matters relating to these issues, as the podcast content is not designed to replace this.

*Potential Trigger - Relationship difficulties*

Letting someone know you love them isn't always just saying it. There are many, many ways to show love. But what if it isn't in the way your partner or child understands it? What if their way of showing it isn't a way you can understand and receive it? This breakdown or miscommunication of showing love is possibly the biggest contributing factor to why relationships deteriorate, and ultimately break down. 

Join me as I explore the different ways of communicating 'I love you'? 

Disclaimer - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical. psychological, legal, or financial professional. Always seek professional advice for any matters relating to these issues, as the podcast content is not designed to replace this. 

*Trigger Warning - Miscarriage, Mental Health*

Join me as I discuss very honestly and openly my mixed thoughts and feelings about becoming a grandparent for the first time. It's a tough subject to be completely honest about, but surely I can't be the only one whose first reaction wasn't one of immediate elation?

Disclaimer - Donna Mills is not a licensed medical, psychological, legal, or financial professional. Always seek professional advice for any matters relating to these issues, as the podcast content is not designed to replace this.

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