The Stork and I

S7: E3 Solo Parenting with Holly


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In this episode I speak to solo parent Holly. 

 

We cover: 

- Choosing a sperm donor

- Finding donor siblings

- Deciding whether to try for a sibling

- The experience of being a solo parent and sharing some of the trickiest parts

- Experiencing post natal anxiety

- Our desire for constant cleaning to feel more in control

- The mental load of a solo parent

- Feeling lonely in the early days of solo parenting

- Asking for help and the sort of help that can be useful

- The benefits of finding your people

 

and much more....

 

You can follow Holly here 

 

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About Mel Johnson

Hi! I'm Mel, The Solo Parenthood Coach and following my own journey to solo parenthood, I created The Stork and I to support others going through the same journey. 

 

I'm also on a mission to change the narrative around solo parenthood

 

Learn more about me and the coaching I offer at The Stork and I Website

 

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