Janette Manrara Instagram – Heading into my last week of @chicagoonstage rehearsals and meeting the full cast today. Excitement is an understatement! But it doesn’t come w/o a bit of tough realisation. Yesterday I spoke w/ a man who said he and his wife felt so happy when I shared the tough times as well as the fun times because parenting really is a roller coaster. And I immediately felt the urge to share what I had filmed yesterday while Lyra was falling asleep on me…. I broke down into tears thinking how few the times will be this summer that I will get to do that again w/ her. But speaking to him (and his wife over FaceTime) reminded me that being a working parent is tough, and the guilt always kicks in. That’s why sharing our stories creates support that is crucial and reminds us we are not alone. This is to ALL OF US that are working hard to provide a wonderful life for our children. And I know that specifically in mine and @aljazskorjanec case, Lyra has a mom and dad who both do what they love and support each other in doing so, a priceless lesson for life and whatever her future may hold for her. We got this team. You’re all doing amazing 💪🏼
P.S. Good luck to Anna whom I met on FaceTime yesterday and has an 11month old little girl, but is about to go back to work as a primary school teacher. I know you’re nervous, but you’ll be amazing and all will be well! 🙌🏼
P.S.S. I was also wearing my #StrongGirlsClub jumper that @saradaviescc got me. Another little reminder that we are strong and we got this 💫 | Posted on 25/Feb/2025 14:19:14
