by Jessie Parker | Apr 5, 2022 | FIFO, Mum Life, Mums In Business
The phrase I get the most as a FIFO wife is ‘I couldn’t do that’ or ‘I don’t know how you do it’ I felt called to talk about this some more because I don’t get a sense of people feeling like they want to understand how I ‘do it’ but usually feel mostly pity when...
by Jessie Parker | Oct 19, 2021 | FIFO, Mum Life
Feeling lonely in motherhood is something we all experience from time to time so it’s completely understandable, expected even, to also have feelings of loneliness in FIFO. As a mum, our lives undergo a huge transformation. Our bodies change through pregnancy,...
by Jessie Parker | Sep 16, 2021 | FIFO
Long distance relationships are challenging. Being apart from the ones we love sometimes can feel like too much to bear. Being a FIFO wife for 10+ years, I understand how hard it can be to be separated from your loved one. My husband spends half of the year away...
by Jessie Parker | Oct 21, 2020 | FIFO
*This post was originally published on my Borne Too blog in 2017 My experience of marriage with a FIFO husband – sharing what has worked for us. Welcome to the FIFO wife life (and partners) club! Whether you’re new to the game, a seasoned pro or maybe...