My journey as a Mum has shaped who I am. I home educated my kids, taking my oldest daughter out of school when the school environment wasn't working for her so for 18 years I was very much a full time Mum. It was a fantastic adventure. Later, my daughter was diagnosed with autism. She's grown into an independent woman, and I'm incredibly proud of her. Of course, she still faces challenges, but helping her navigate them has taught me the importance of empathy and seeing things from another person's perspective.

Home educating was as much a learning experience for me as it was for them! We took an autonomous approach, allowing them to explore their interests. While it might sound unconventional, children are naturally inquisitive, and this method instilled a lifelong love of learning in them. It was fun though, we had pet chickens, quails and a cockerel - we made a wormery, an ant farm plus a nature area/outdoor pond. We also grew vegetables, planted fruit trees and more. My daughter is a bookworm and artist, while my son is adventurous and loves the outdoors. Learning together created an incredibly close family dynamic.