I don’t like the word failure.

To be a failure is such a negative description.

I’ve made mistakes, had knock backs, not worked hard enough, not been disciplined, been distracted, not the right fit.

I’ve let people down, been unreliable, not taken it seriously even just couldn’t be bothered.

Played scenes over in my head “Thinking why did I say that!”

Thought to myself “Why did I write that!”

But all of those times I’ve felt shit.

Sometimes it’s been my fault others out of my control.

But each time that happens, I remember that feeling.

Of bring angry, disappointing in yourself just wanting to turn that clock back.

And remembering that feeling makes me stronger.

My daughter worked really hard for a test.

It was maths not her strongest and when she got off that bus that day.

Her shoulders slumped, shuffling along her head bowed I knew.

“I got a D Mummy” she said in despair.

I failed.

“No you didn’t” I said.

“You tried your best and that’s what matters”

We wouldn’t be human if we got everything right all of the time.

We are all imperfectly perfect.

And that should be embraced.

Thank you 🙏