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Thank you, MUM...

‘FOR TEACHING ME WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A WOMAN AND A MOTHER’

Author Libby Page, 30, was raised by single mum Sally Page, 61, in North Dorset. Since having her first baby, Libby has come to appreciate her mother all the more.

‘I have so much to thank her for’

I’ve so much to thank Mum for. Cooking fish pie and cleaning my house when I was in labour. Collecting me, my husband and our newborn from the hospital. That hug that I didn’t realise I’d needed until I was in her arms, knowing she understood more than anyone how I was feeling.

I’m thankful for all the times she looked after her grandson but also all the times she’s looked after me, letting

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