Every day, I share a prompt that makes me pause and reflect. Today’s question was simple: Do you vote?
My answer? Most definitely yes.
From a young age, I was taught about the importance of using my voice. I vividly remember watching Mary Poppins and seeing Glynis Johns sing “Sister Suffragette”. That scene stayed with me. It was the first time I learned about the suffragette movement and the incredible courage of women who stood up and demanded to be heard—at a time when it was dangerous to do so. Their bravery lit a fire in me.
As a woman, I carry the legacy of those who came before me—those who marched, fought, and risked everything so that I could have a voice at the ballot box. Voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. It’s a way of standing up for my family, my community, and the future I want to build for my child.
I am left-leaning in my values. I believe in protecting public services, standing up for human rights, supporting working families, and building a fairer society where everyone has access to healthcare, education, and support—especially those who are neurodivergent or navigating life with complex needs.
When I vote, I’m not just ticking a box. I’m saying:
I care about healthcare, especially for premature babies and their families. I want better support for parents of neurodiverse children—and for neurodivergent parents like me and my husband. I believe in maternity and neonatal rights, in fairer pay, and in policies that reflect real life, not just statistics. I’m voting for inclusion, equality, and compassion in every part of society.
If I choose not to vote, I’m letting someone else decide what’s best for my family. And after everything I’ve been through—surviving birth trauma, navigating the NICU, learning how to advocate for a child who never stops moving—I know that my voice matters.
Your voice matters, too.
If you’re a parent reading this, especially one who feels unseen or unheard, I want you to know that turning up at the polls is one small but powerful way to say: We are here. We count. We care.
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References:
UK Parliament – History of Women and the Vote The Electoral Commission – Why Voting Matters Maternity Action – Rights for Pregnant Women and New Parents Mary Poppins (1964) – Scene featuring Glynis Johns as Mrs. Banks singing “Sister Suffragette”
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