Change isn't always easy.

Often you'll find that carrying on as normal is the easiest option short term, but sometimes as painful as it is, you have to look further ahead to see what is really best for you and maybe for your children.

Recently, I have come across lots of women who for one reason and another need to look at where their lives are heading. Maybe it's returning to work or not, having another baby or not, addressing a painful experience from the past or finally doing something positive about the way they have been treated by a partner/ husband for a very long time.

Whatever it is, it is meaningful to you and can not be compared to other peoples problems. Your problems, worries and concerns are your own and should never be belittle them by suggesting that someone else you know is worse off because of xyz.

Change is very hard, finding someone you trust can be hard, telling someone about your worries is THE hardest thing ever. But, once you have done it, it is done and you can explore ways in which you can move forward if that is what you wish to do.

There is ALWAYS someone to talk to, in person, at the end of the phone or via the internet - just find the right option for you. It maybe difficult and painful initially, but if you allow others to support, guide and help you, you will come out of it as a much stronger person with everyone around you benefitting from it too.