Nadine Robson’s mum’s inspiration lives and is the theme of her conversation today.

At heart Nadine’s mum was all about love and just being a mum. That was what she really wanted to be.  She went through her own experiences of mental illness. Unfortunately, through some of those experiences, she made some decisions that were really difficult, and she made some poor judgment calls. The side effect of that was that Nadine was taken into care when she was 11 years old and taken out of the family home.  This meant she didn’t grow up with her brothers from that age. That was really tough.  It was not easy to go through that experience. 

From a really young age Nadine witnessed the impact of mental illness.   This stoked her passion in mental health and mental wellness following the sudden death of her mother from an epileptic fit.   It was fortunate that the Robson family had each other during that traumatic time.

“It’s not a  matter what you’re going through right now. If you can find that glimmer of hope, if you can know that, as I say that the challenges and the things that I’ve been through in my life. Just knowing that was a moment in time and you will find a way through it.   There are people out there who love you, never forget that.  No matter how much in despair you might feel, always remember that there are people who love you and really care for you as well.” encourages Nadine. 

After her mum’s death Nadine found a note that her mum had written on a piece of paper in response to her youngest son’s enquiry ‘where is my mum’. Her mum’s response was, “never more than a thought away my son”.  That kind of saying is what they all say to each other now – remembering that their mum might not be with them physically, but she is never more than one thought away.  It is one of those things that warms their heart when they think about it. 

“Mum’s absolutely with us in spirit and with energy and in how we all are and how we carry her forward through us.   Just seeing her in our children as well is really magical, it’s really incredible.” 

Nadine Robson and Darren founded the MOE Foundation, an empowering coaching community that screams love and care.  

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