Nolene, thank you so much for all the support you have given me through these circles. They got me through some tough times and being able to share with the other ladies (now even outside of the circle) is a wonderful place to be. The maternity coaching circles made the transition from maternity leave to being back at work a lot easier – I would have been a lot more stressed and anxious if it weren’t for the circles. The most important things I’ve learned from attending maternity support circles are:
1) EVERYONE (working moms) is going through the same thing / having the same thoughts
2) Nolene is great at distilling a jumble of thoughts down to one clear issue and then making you see that issue in a different light & opens up different ways of addressing a problem (which after a circle, may not even seem like a problem anymore)
3) The importance of communication in this transition period is crucial – be it with spouse, colleagues, boss, etc.
Jenna Wise
- Snr Legal Advisor (Maternity Support Circles) -