MUMS ARE STRONGER THAN YOU MIGHT THINK
FOR businesswoman, wife and mum-of-two, Kate Duncan, it motivates her when others tell her she can’t do something.
Serum Skin Studio owner Mrs Duncan said she had faced community members who held strong opinions on a mother’s role.
“I have met people who think we can’t do it all and be good mums and wives,” she said.
“I like to think I break the mould. I have owned several businesses, and my husband and I do what we need to do to give the best we can to our children.
“Obviously, those people have never walked a day in a mum’s shoes.”
Mrs Duncan said mums should receive more credit for everything they had gone through, from the body transformation before, during and after pregnancy, to the mental juggling act of motherhood.
“Until you have been a mum, walked in those shoes and been through the whole process, don't throw rocks at glass houses,” she said.
With her truck driver husband working away, Mrs Duncan said the family was blessed to have a nanny who assisted with the household.
“I have so much appreciation for what she does for us,” she said.
“I can’t do what I do without her. She is such a support network.”
Mrs Duncan has lost multiple pregnancies and said it was once the couple had relaxed with IVF that their children, Maddison and Jake arrived.
“It was all becoming a bit much; the continual loss and disappointment of not being able to conceive took a toll on my mental health and body,” she said.
“I am blessed. We’ve got one of each and they are just perfect.
“We’re so happy.”