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To the academic mama who made it through bedtime

Posted on Apr 5 2020 by Ember

To the academic mama or the PhD student mum or the working mother who made it through to bedtime, yes it can be back-breaking when the feeding, nappy-changing, bath, and storytime seem to never end, and you literally don't know where all the time has gone.

Fighting for what you care about

Posted on Apr 4 2020 by Madeline

The ocean is very close to my heart. I grew up spending holidays by the sea, and the beach is where I go when I need to process things. It's my favourite place.

Taking back control by establishing routines

Posted on Apr 1 2020 by Ember

The baby has arrived and I feel like night and day just blend together and that I've lost a sense of time.

Self care in busy times

Posted on Mar 31 2020 by Madeline

Now is probably a good time to revisit some useful strategies for taking care of myself so that I don't get burnt out. Here are some things I find useful.

Soak it all in: the highs and lows of the Ph.D.

Posted on Mar 30 2020 by Ember

It's two in the morning on Friday and, as I sit at my desk struggling through writing a few more words for my thesis, I can't help but think about how I will manage to finish my PhD while navigating motherhood.

Chlamydia and stigma

Posted on Mar 29 2020 by Madeline

One time, I got a phone call from the sexual health clinic telling me that I had tested positive for chlamydia. I was completely shocked.

I hate saying goodbye

Posted on Mar 28 2020 by Madeline

Over the weekend, we said goodbye to one of our housemates, who is moving overseas. As I sat down with him to have one last cup of tea, I was caught off guard by a strong feeling of melancholy.