Recently, I was at a family barbecue and my cousin and I were talking about the level of perfectionism that runs through our female lineage. And how potent this need is to ensure that everyone sees how hard we’ve tried, how much effort we have expended, and how much we have given.
My cousin recounted a conversation she’d had with her mum after a previous family party. She’d witnessed how stressed she had become in the run-up, making sure the food was perfect, the table looked incredible, the house tidy and smelling wonderful, but she had missed many of the moments of connection with the people she’d invited. These words hit home.
I have done this so many times. I have spent hours ensuring every cushion is plumped, every scented candle lit,…
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