Comments on: 2017: The Year I Learned to Let Go

By: Lauranne

Lauranne — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:57:13 +0000

Well done you.

By: Gail

Gail — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 14:36:11 +0000

Love this post, Suzanne – it’s so well written and on so many things your mindset is very similar to mine. That workbook sounds fantastic – like you I also like to reflect on the year gone by and feel positive. Wishing you and your family every happiness for 2018 xx

By: natalie

natalie — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:13:15 +0000

Lovely post – I am so critical of the way I look, I think I have definitely lost my confidence in my appearance since becoming a Mum. I envy people who have the confidence to post pictures of themselves and not care what people may think. This is very much something I am planning to work on this year (no idea how mind!!). Happy New Year lovely lady. xxx

By: Suzanne W

Suzanne W — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:59:10 +0000

In reply to Jess Soothill. Thank you Jess. Your blog is an inspiration to me! I think it's important that us slightly older women (not putting you in my category just yet!) are represented online - it's a huge market and one that quite often needs help! Thank you for reading my blog this year. xx

By: Suzanne W

Suzanne W — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:58:03 +0000

In reply to Amanda Masters. Thank you so much Amanda. You're support online has been amazing this year. xx

By: Suzanne W

Suzanne W — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:57:41 +0000

In reply to Helen Wills. Yes to an army! Helen I know your situation isn't the same as mine but I'm sure we have experienced some of the same emotions. I can see our situation turning around now (at least I hope so) but I know for you this anguish will likely go on forever. Learning to let go is so important for our own sanity and everyone else around us. You're amazing.

By: Suzanne W

Suzanne W — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:56:22 +0000

In reply to lorraine. Oh Lorraine this sounds very exciting! I had my teeth done this year which should probably fall into the 'cosmetic treatment' category. Will you be documenting it on your blog? Totally agree on the anxiety around letting children go. Your husband must see so much tragedy, making it even harder for you. x

By: Suzanne W

Suzanne W — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 22:55:18 +0000

In reply to Tracey Williams. Thank you so much Tracey, I need every word of encouragement on that score! This relinquishing control thing is definitely the hardest part of the teenage years, for me anyway. I've definitely been on a learning curve this year and know there will be more to come but we are on the right track...I think! Good luck with you and yours. I know we are in the same Year 11 nightmare! xx

By: Tracey Williams

Tracey Williams — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:56:33 +0000

What a beautifully written post Suzanne and I am so glad that 2017 has been kinder to you. I really like the sound of that book as I love thinking about the last year and how we can learn from it. You sound very similar to me in wanting to be in control of our kids, and boy this is really hard to overcome as they get older. One thing Suzanne you always look so stylish and gorgeous so keep those selfies coming x

By: lorraine

lorraine — Thu, 04 Jan 2018 21:06:09 +0000

Suzanne how hard is it to let our children make decisions and have their freedom, I admire you for being brave enough to do this after your year. My husband works in child bereavement & I over worry knowing things do happen, I am trying to not let my anxiety control me and have given my lovely 17yo some space. On a lighter note (although I’m such a chicken) I am considering a little cosmetic treatment for my benefit, eek!
Here’s to a good, kind, 2018 for both of us.
Lorraine x