About

I wrote this book for my partner because I could see that the weight of everyday life was stifling her creativity. All the love, time, and energy she had poured into us—her family—deserved to be returned to her in the same way.

But she wouldn’t give herself that gift. Like so many wonderful partners, she kept putting us first, never granting herself permission to focus on her own passions and dreams.

So, this book became our way of giving her that permission—written permission—along with our full support to reignite her passion and excitement for life.

There’s some irony in this. The very consistency and routine that have been so important for our family—especially for our children—are the same things that had quietly dulled her own sense of adventure. But I knew that if she was going to keep giving so much of herself, she also needed to be nourished, inspired, and reminded of the woman she is outside of being a wife and mum.

And I’m certain we’re not alone in this. There are husbands, wives, partners, kids, and friends everywhere who have someone in their lives who deserves the same gift: the gift of time, support, and permission to be themselves again.