NI make-up artist who ‘hated’ life as new mum reveals ‘miracle-working’ step she took to change her outlook

For many women, motherhood can be a delicate balancing act, juggling responsibilities, expectations and their own wellbeing. While ‘mum guilt’ is a commonly discussed issue, one mother from Co Armagh reveals how she overcame this guilt and discovered that prioritising self-care made her a better parent.

For Co Armagh make-up artist Colleen, becoming a mum — and thus managing the guilt and overwhelm that goes with it — has been ‘the hardest thing’, making ‘me time’ all the more important Colleen Mackin with son Jackson For many women, motherhood can be a delicate balancing act, juggling responsibilities, expectations and their own wellbeing. While ‘mum guilt’ is a commonly discussed issue, one mother from Co Armagh reveals how she overcame this guilt and discovered that prioritising self-care made her a better parent. Colleen Mackin, a beauty therapist and mother of 19-month-old Jackson, admits she felt overwhelmed from the moment she learned she was pregnant, feeling “guilty and selfish” for not enjoying the experience.

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