Serena Terry of Mammy Banter: 'I feel like I’m failing at being the working mum who can do it all'

It’s time to shake off the superhero capes — women can’t do it all, writes Serena Terry, the woman behind viral sensation, ‘Mammy Banter’
Serena Terry of Mammy Banter: 'I feel like I’m failing at being the working mum who can do it all'

Serena Terry started posting TikTok videos during lockdown, sharing the ups and downs of life as a busy working mum, trapped in her house with the kids. In just over 12 months, 'Mammy Banter' has over 22 million views - and she's written her first book

I’ve attempted to write this piece at least six times this morning. Not because I’m struggling with the actual writing, but because I’m struggling with working from home during midterm break.

As I typed the sentence above, my six-year-old has called me three times — three times, in a minute. Now, imagine how many times he calls me throughout the entire day.

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