Jacky Pugh reflects on her experience as a mother during the 80s and 90s, emphasizing the difficulties of parenting, such as short maternity pay and high childcare costs. Lacking familial support and modern resources, she had to return to work shortly after childbirth for financial reasons. Despite the challenges, Pugh acknowledges her respect for all mothers and recognizes that past experiences were not any easier compared to today. The importance of being able to laugh at the struggles of motherhood is also highlighted in relation to societal pressures.
"Being a new parent is no joke, but it is good to be able to laugh at yourself and the huge clash with society's expectations."
"Maternity pay was only for six weeks, meaning many mums, myself included, returned to work when the baby was three months old!"
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