Why your support network should resemble a basketball team

Published: July 15, 2019, 7:14 p.m.

b'There are the five types of people you need in your support network.\\n\\nLast Wednesday I was really struggling, I have an important decision to make and I was feeling overwhelmed and anxious.\\n\\nI reached out within the More Mojo For Mums Facebook group and the love and support I received from the members just blew me away.\\n\\nImmediately people were replying asking if I was okay, suggesting different ways to look at the situation and people I could talk to for advice.\\n\\nIt got me thinking about just how important my online communities are to me. Ever since starting Embrace Fertility I have found having a group of like-minded women on hand to understand and cheer me up invaluable. \\nThe 5 people you need\\n\\nSo back to my basketball analogy. There are the five types of people you need in your support network. Some of your friends may hit more than one box so it\\u2019s not to say these need to be five totally different people or groups. \\nAs you read through make a mental note of who you have on call for each. Blog version also available at www.moremojoformums.co.uk.\\n\\n--- \\n\\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moremojoformums/message'